The Project
Training of cytotechnologists in the eastern and north-Kivu provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and telepathology-assisted diagnosis.
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Objectives:
Introduction of histo-cytological diagnosis in the Eastern Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, though the training of local technologists and medical staff and equipment of a laboratory. Recipient Institute: Hopital Anoalite Mungbere Start date: 2011 Project supervisor: Prof. Biagio Eugenio Leone Local Supervisors: Dr Gian Maria Corbetta, Prof. Dr. Auka Ona Partners: Hopital Anoalite Mungbere Project funded by: Italian Episcopal Conference Pathologists Beyond Borders |
Luogo di intervento:
RDC, Mungbere 
Catchment area:
PEOPLE
Diagnosis:
EVERY YEAR
Project funded by:
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What we have done
The training of cytotechnologists specialised in cervical-vaginal cytology has been completed and supported by in loco and distance ongoing professional updates. Three peripheral screening centres have been activated (Beni, Mambasa and Mungbere). These centres are operating with satisfactory results. The cytologic and histologic diagnostics is supported by telepathology. A recent control has shown the accord between virtual and real slides to be greater than 98%, confirming the reliability of telepathology. The samples that are not examined through virtual slides are sent to Italy for further testing. Patients receive the results of the histological test around 10 days after the sample is taken. It follows a distance quality control.
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Association
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