Norma B. Bulamu

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Norma B. Bulamu is a health economist whose research focuses on the economic evaluation of surgical innovations, with a particular emphasis on robotic-assisted surgery and public-private healthcare partnerships. Her work provides critical cost analyses that inform resource allocation and policy decisions in public health systems. One of her key contributions is a retrospective cohort study examining the financial implications of outsourcing robotic-assisted operations to private hospitals, which revealed the cost structures and trade-offs involved in such collaborative agreements. This study, published in 2021, has garnered 3 citations and serves as a foundational piece for understanding the economic viability of integrating advanced surgical technologies into public healthcare settings. Bulamu’s research is instrumental for clinicians, hospital administrators, and policymakers seeking to balance technological advancement with fiscal responsibility. Her work highlights the importance of rigorous economic analysis in guiding the adoption of expensive surgical systems, ensuring that patient outcomes and system sustainability are both prioritized.