Radiation therapy in Africa: distribution and equipment
Identifieur interne : 000169 ( Maroc/Analysis ); précédent : 000168; suivant : 000170Radiation therapy in Africa: distribution and equipment
Auteurs : C. Victor Levin [Autriche] ; Brahim El Gueddari [Maroc] ; Ahmed Meghzifene [Autriche]Source :
- Radiotherapy and Oncology [ 0167-8140 ] ; 1999.
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Abstract
Background and purpose: Africa is the least developed continent as regards radiation oncology resources. The documented ASR of cancer is of the order of 1 to 2 per 1000. With improving health care this is becoming more significant. This review was undertaken to help develop priorities for the region. Materials and methods: Radiation Oncology departments in Africa were identified and a survey of their equipment performed. These were compared to the reported situation in 1991. Population tables for the year 2000 were compared to available megavoltage machines. Results: Of 56 countries in Africa, only 22 are confidently known to have megavoltage therapy concentrated in the southern and northern extremes of the continent. The 155 megavoltage machines operating represents over 100% increase over the past 8 years. The population served by each megavoltage machine ranges from 0.6 million to 70 million per machine. Overall, only 50% of the population have some access to Radiation Oncology services. Conclusion: Progress has been made in initiating radiation oncology in Ghana, Ethiopia and Namibia. There has been some increase in machines in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. However, a large backlog exists for basic radiation services.
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DOI: 10.1016/S0167-8140(99)00069-9
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