Comprehensive analysis of neurological disease patterns in a fragile health system in Somalia.

ABSTRACT: Neurological disorders are increasingly prevalent in developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. However, data regarding the epidemiology of these conditions in Somalia remain limited. This study aims to analyze the patterns of neurological diagnoses among patients admitted to the neurology department of a tertiary referral hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia. We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study at Somalia's largest referral hospital in Mogadishu between July 2019 and July 2024. Data were extracted from electronic medical records of adult patients admitted with neurological conditions to the neurology ward, emergency department, and general intensive care units. Pediatric and trauma-related admissions were excluded. Descriptive statistics, Pearson chi-square tests,

SUBMITTER: Hassan MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12381066 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature