Surgical Endoscopy · 8 January 2026

Mobile Endoscopy Expands GI Access in Rural South Africa

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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