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Transport stipend to facilitate cancer early detection: experiences of beneficiaries and perspectives of program personnel in Rwanda

Abstract

The stipend was found to be impactful, but challenges in the provision process, including communication and delays, were identified. Insufficiency of the stipend was highlighted, with recommendations to expand coverage to other expenses. The study highlights the role of transport stipends in improving cancer early detection and linkage to needed follow-up and recommends strong partnerships and funding for program replication and sustainability. These findings can inform the planning of similar programs in low-income countries of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Research topics

  • Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Global Health and Surgery

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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-25744-z

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