Rural Mobile Ultrasonography in Africa: Need, Prospects and Feasibility
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Ultrasonography has become firmly established in modern medicine cutting across all subspecialties. Unfortunately there is limited access to the technology in much of rural Africa. While access to this and similar technologies is restricted in rural and better in urban African communities, the larger burden of disease is borne by rural communities.Mobile ultrasonography can help bridge some of this gap. It is highly needed, cost effective, feasible and safe in these environments. Primary health centres in rural Africa should be equipped with portable ultrasound machines, supported by physicians from the cities, and the advantages of telesonography fully exploited.
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Ekanem E. E
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