going mobile a medical mission story by dr. steph doenges
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GOING MOBILEA Medical Mission Story by Dr. Steph Doenges
95% of women never screened 500,000+ new cases in 2005
More than 90% in developing countries 1 million (estimated) have cervical cancer
Most not diagnosed nor have access to treatment 260,000 died in 2005
95% of these in developing countries
The ProblemCervical Cancer Stats in Developing Countries
Kudjip Health Ministries
Cervical Cancer Prevention program Screens about 20 patients a week,
about 6,000 since it started Each test costs only
4 Kina (about $1.50)
Kudjip Hospital
Cervical Cancer Testing
Runs clinic Performs all tests Sends to Australia
for processing
Nurse Pauline
If the Test is Positive…
Does follow-up visit Performs simple
procedure
Dr. Steph Doenges…
Patient is cured long before abnormality progresses to cancer.
Getting information to people Transportation Follow-up
Challenges
They Started to Dream Bigger
Together they opened a pilot mobile pap smear clinic at the far end of the valley, about 45 minutes away.
Mr. GabrielDirector, Primary Health Services
“They were just as excited about the project as we were, and began recruiting patients almost immediately.”
Women Began to Arrive
Education A Simple Test to Save Their Lives
Dr. Doenges and Sister Lucy explained the test and how it could save their lives.
SisterLucy
Dr. StephDoenges
76 Tests Completed!
Training and education continues.
In 3 hours in the field, almost 4 weeks worth of hospital testing!
35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them…
Matthew 9:35-36a
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