Listen to Our Founder Discuss the Groundbreaking African Critical Illness Outcomes Study

The African Critical Illness Outcomes Study (ACIOS), published in The Lancet on February 28th, provides the first continent-wide analysis of critical illness. The findings are stark: 1 in 8 inpatients are critically ill, yet most do not receive the care they need.

In the latest episode of the Critical Care Reviews Podcast, our founder, Tim Baker, sits down with Rob Mac Sweeney to discuss the study’s findings. ACIOS reveals that 69% of critically ill patients are treated in general wards rather than intensive care units, and over half miss out on basic, life-saving interventions like oxygen and IV fluids. Tragically, 21% die within a week—far higher than the 2.7% of non-critically ill patients.

This conversation sheds light on the urgent need for essential emergency and critical care (EECC) in Africa. It’s a vital listen for anyone—whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or simply interested in global health. Tune in to understand why EECC is both feasible and cost-effective, and how we can close the care gap.