article · JCO Global Oncology

Expanding Geographical Access to Cancer Care in Botswana: Current Status and Future Prospects

Norman Carl Swart
Elane M. Gutterman
Tapologo Leselwa
Tlotlo Ralefala
Reena Antony
Morongwa Legwaila
Peter Vuylsteke
Vusikhaya Ndaba
Tara M. Friebel
Tendani Gaolathe
Kirthana Sharma
Brooke Kania
Tina Mayer
Naveena Lall
Refeletswe Lebelonyane
Richard Marlink

2024Open accessUniversity of Botswana

Abstract

Despite Botswana's efforts to increase the proximity of cancer services to patients, there are marked gaps, particularly at the two district-level POCs, SMH and LMH. In the future, SMH and LMH could provide selected services for specific prevalent cancers on-site, as well as follow-up and palliative care.

Research topics

Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1200/go.24.00196

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