Rabai Medical Camp

The implementation of screening and early detection programs is a cornerstone of cancer prevention. Despite evidence that early detection saves lives, global disparities in access to services persist. Barriers to cancer screening include lack of provider availability, community access to screening and community demand for screening. Communities in rural areas access to screening is limited by prohibitive costs or inaccessibility of screening clinics due to distance, hours of operation, or a lack of knowledge about where to go for screening. Finally, client demand for screening can pose as a barrier in situations where individuals are unaware of the benefits of screening, do not perceive themselves at risk, or fear screening results. Read More..