Assessment of radiological capacity and disparities in TB diagnosis: a comparative study of Mozambique, South Africa and Spain
This study underscores significant disparities in radiological capacity between low-income, middle-income and high-income countries, with economic factors playing a pivotal role. Addressing these disparities is crucial for improving TB and other disease diagnostic capabilities, particularly in resource-limited settings. Potential solutions include establishing dedicated national radio-diagnostic departments, developing national guidelines and integrating portable AI-powered X-ray or point-of-care ultrasonography technology. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders to advocate for improved radiological resources and equitable healthcare access.
Authors
- Loide Cossa
- E. Vañó (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1730-1358)
- Criménia Mutemba
- Richard Pitcher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3910-0749)
- Vanessa Mudaly
- Elisa López‐Varela (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6725-5687)
- Isabelle Thierry-Chef (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6304-2783)
- Quique Bassat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0875-7596)
- Megan Palmer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2534-2483)
- Isabelle Munyangaju (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7190-6016)
- Ridwaan Esmail
- Liebe Hendrietta Tlhapi
- Patricia Varona Pérez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5811-4674)
- Benedita José
- Mqondisi Maphophe
Institutions
- Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ES)
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid (ES)
- Western Cape Department of Health (ZA)
- Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona (ES)
- South African Reserve Bank (ZA)
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
- Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ES)
- Manhiça Health Research Centre (MZ)
- National Directorate of Geology (MZ)
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ES)
- Ministry of Health (MZ)
- Universitat de Barcelona (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Public Health
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-2024-001392
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.11
Funders
- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
- Centres de Recerca de Catalunya
- Generalitat de Catalunya
- Agencia Estatal de Investigación