13 December 2017

LTE Mobile Clinics Providing TB Screening to Rural Communities

Submitted by: Maxene
LTE Mobile Clinics Providing TB Screening to Rural Communities

LTE Medical & Supplies, a South African healthcare solutions company, was contracted by The Global Fund (TGF) and the Mozambican Ministry of Health (MISAU) to design, build, equip and support three mobile Tuberculosis (TB) screening clinics consisting of X-Ray and laboratory facilities.   

The clinics are built on a 6x4 truck chassis offering TB screening services in isolated and rural parts of Mozambique with capability to screen more than a 100 patients per day. The clinics are fully equipped with the latest in digital radiology equipment, point of care laboratory testing equipment and cloud reporting imaging software. With the combination of a built in hybrid PV solar & diesel generator and plug-in utility power, water tanks as well as extended fuel tanks, the clinics are fully self-sustainable and capable of extended operation in remote areas. LTE offers turnkey solutions to our clients and have become the leaders in the international mobile healthcare industry.  The company boasts A list clients like The Global Fund, Samsung, Right to Care and various international Ministries of Health all over the African continent.

“LTE is honoured and we are proud to be associated with The Global Fund that contributes so much to underprivileged communities all over the world. LTE’s vision is to build a better Africa and we believe that every person should have access to healthcare. We focus on providing holistic, sustainable solutions with the necessary support to ensure optimal outcomes.” Says LTE CEO, Dr Gerhard Ferreira.

The Global Fund is a 21st century partnership organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics.Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases. The Global Fund raises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in countries and communities most in need.

Published in Health and Medicine

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