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Healthcare Access Challenges in Remote Areas of South Asia

by Daniel Smith 1,*
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Daniel Smith
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AMJ  2020, 11; 2(2), 11; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20200815
Received: 19 June 2020 / Accepted: 24 July 2020 / Published Online: 15 August 2020
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Abstract

The healthcare access challenges in remote areas of South Asia are a pressing issue that poses significant obstacles to the provision of essential medical services. This paper explores the multifaceted problems faced by individuals living in rural and isolated regions, including geographic barriers, lack of skilled healthcare providers, and inadequate infrastructure. By analyzing data from various South Asian countries, this study highlights the disparities in healthcare access and the impact they have on public health outcomes. The paper identifies key factors contributing to these challenges, such as limited transportation options, insufficient funding, and cultural barriers. Furthermore, it examines the strategies employed by governments and non-governmental organizations to address these issues, including the establishment of mobile health units, telemedicine services, and community-based health programs. This analysis underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to improve healthcare access and deliver essential services to underserved populations in remote areas of South Asia.

Keywords: Healthcare Access, Remote Areas, South Asia, Public Health, Infrastructure.;
Copyright: © 2020 by Smith. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Smith, D. Healthcare Access Challenges in Remote Areas of South Asia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 2020, 2, 11. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20200815
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Smith D. Healthcare Access Challenges in Remote Areas of South Asia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal; 2020, 2(2):11. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20200815
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Smith, Daniel 2020. "Healthcare Access Challenges in Remote Areas of South Asia" Asia-Pacific Medical Journal 2, no.2:11. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20200815
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Smith, D. (2020). Healthcare Access Challenges in Remote Areas of South Asia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 2(2), 11. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20200815

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