Ear, Nose and Throat conditions: Common Diseases and Emergencies in Benghazi city
Abstract
Issues of poor training and high cost influence, dramatically to health care delivery in Libya. The primary health care in Libya is not fully developed, especially in urban area . There is a lack of primary care delivery and general practitioners in the cities. People with a variety of disorders attend major hospitals or private clinics in order to obtain a better care .
The magnitude of hospital care is dramatically high and the financial impact is considerable. Otorhinolaryngological, head and neck conditions are common causes for seeking care in the ENT outpatient of the Alhawari medical center in Benghazi. There are three public hospitals ENT outpatient in the city of Benghazi. Out of one is the Alhawari medical center. The mentioned hospital is on duty for 24 hours. The aim of this study was to define the pattern of the common ENT, head and neck conditions in order to help primary care providers to focus on them. In areas where general practice is not developed, the medical records from referral hospital could represent the main source of information regarding epidemiologic data.
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