going mobile a medical mission story by dr. steph doenges

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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