Evaluation of Teme Trauma Center, 2005-13, Pt Harcourt, MSF-OCP, Nigeria

Since 2005 MSF develops the concept of trauma centers, an clear added value in the panel of MSF's interventions in conflict areas (violence, GBSV, road accidents, all trauma/orthop/osteosynthesis cases). This evaluation in Port Harcourt covers most of the innovative aspects of past years in this domain; at the desk's request, it represents an extensive (8 years) critical review of positive achievments and drawbacks. The wide panel of technical issues (efficiency and efficacy) for in such set ups are reviewed. They highlight major challenges successfully faced throughout the years by field teams.