05/02/2025
📢 Can digital healthcare bridge the gap for patients in remote or underserved regions?
A recent study published in BMJ Global Health explored how telemedicine can improve post-surgical care for women in rural Rwanda. By equipping community health workers with mobile health tools, they were able to diagnose surgical site infections remotely, proving that technology can bring life-saving expertise to areas where specialist care is scarce. (full open-source article: https://gh.bmj.com/content/7/7/e009365)
At MedEx.Health, we see the same potential in eliminating geographical barriers to premium healthcare. Whether a patient is in a rural area, a different country, or facing excessive waiting times, our platform ensures that:
✅ They have direct access to world-class specialists—without the need for unnecessary travel or long delays.
✅ They receive fast, expert second opinions—ensuring more accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
✅ They can manage their medical data securely and globally—enabling seamless continuity of care, wherever they are.
📲 Just like the study in Rwanda demonstrates, technology has the power to reshape healthcare delivery - bringing expertise to the patient, rather than the other way around.
💬 How do you think telemedicine can further revolutionize access to healthcare? Let’s start a conversation!
Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) cause a significant global public health burden in low and middle-income countries. Most SSIs develop after patient discharge and may go undetected. We assessed the feasibility and diagnostic accuracy of an mHealth-community health worker (CHW) home-based t...