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Background   Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) diseases are an oft overlooked global health concern. Despite their high prevalence and associated morbidity and mortality, ENT diseases have remained neglected in health care delivery. In Zambia and many other low-income countries, ENT services are characterized by poor funding, unavailable surgical procedures, and erratic supply of essential drugs.Objective   To investigate ENT service provision in Zambia with regard to availability of surgical procedures and supply of essential drugs.Methods   A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted using a piloted structured questionnaire between 17 January 2017 and 2 January 2018. Included in the study were the 109 hospitals registered with the Ministry of Health (MoH) across the 10 provinces of Zambia.Results   Of the participating hospitals, only 5.9% ( n  = 1) and 40% ( n  = 1) and 40% ( n  = 1) and 40% ( n  = 1) and 40% ( n  = 1) and 40% ( n  = 1) and 40% ( n  = 1) and 40% ( n  = 1) and 40% ( n  = 1) and 40% ( n  = 1) and 40% ( n  = 1) and 40% ( n  = 1) and 40% (    Conclusion   ENT service delivery in Zambia is limited with regard to performed surgical procedures and availability of essential drugs, necessitating urgent intervention. The findings from this study may be used to direct national policy on the improvement of provision of ENT services in Zambia.

Availability of ENT Surgical Procedures and Medication in Low-Income Nation Hospitals: Cause for Concern in Zambia