Provision of telemedicine consultations and online telementoring nursing education platform for rural and remote clinics
Main beneficiary country:Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Telemedicine Network
Sector: Health: Healthcare professionals and structures
Country of origin: Zimbabwe
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The initiative has addressed the challenge of access for both patients and rural based nurses. Patients now access doctors online and improved quality of care whereas nurses get access to quality education online.
The solution has enhanced quality of care and also enhanced nursing education.
The initiative is providing online video conferencing consultations and online teleeducation material for rural and remote clinics in Nyanga District. Clinics have been connected with internet and equipment to be able to get online. Patients who used to travel long distances to the district Hospital are now consulted online on the platform. Nurses get access to online video tutorials and notes.
Health professional training - Telemedicine (remote diagnosis and consultations)
2500 Number of beneficiaries since launch
5 Number of users per Day
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