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ARDS prevalence varied widely, ranging from 2.4% to 100%. The Kigali modification of the Berlin criteria was most frequently applied, reflecting limited access to chest radiography and arterial blood gas analysis. Pneumonia, sepsis, and trauma were the predominant causes, with infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria contributing substantially. Access to invasive mechanical ventilation and other critical care resources was limited. Reported mortality rates ranged from 22% to 77%.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>ARDS represents a major but under-recognised cause of morbidity and mortality in SSA. Resource limitations, including inadequate diagnostic capacity and restricted access to mechanical ventilation, likely contribute to poor outcomes. Efforts to strengthen critical care infrastructure, provide targeted training, and adapt diagnostic criteria for low-resource environments are urgently needed. 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