A mobile endoscopy outreach program significantly improves access to essential gastrointestinal diagnostic services in resource-limited settings.
- 515 procedures performed, including 94% esophagogastroduodenoscopies.
- Common diagnoses: gastritis (76%), hiatal hernia (70%), and esophagitis (69%).
This model reduces patient travel from 102 km to an average of just 13.6 km to receive care.
- Easily replicable in similar resource-limited areas to enhance healthcare access.
Journal Article by Deal M, Karam J (…) Stark H et 5 al. in BMJ Open Gastroenterol
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