access to surgical care

Access to surgical care involves the ability to obtain timely, appropriate, and affordable surgical services when needed. It depends on factors like the availability of trained healthcare professionals, well-equipped facilities, transportation, and financial resources. Barriers such as distance, cost, lack of information, or limited infrastructure can prevent people from receiving necessary surgeries. Ensuring good access means reducing these obstacles so everyone can get the surgical treatments they need to improve health, prevent complications, or save lives.