Ultrasound has been a vital diagnostic tool in healthcare. However, in low-resource settings, the high cost of machines and the need for specialized training limits ultrasound availability. World Telehealth Initiative (WTI) is leading the way in combining portable ultrasound technology with telehealth to address critical healthcare gaps in underserved regions...
Read MoreBhutan is a small country in the the Himalayas that stands apart with its deep spiritual heritage and living traditions. Called “Land of the Thunder Dragon”, Bhutan is famous for measuring success by Gross National Happiness. This year, World Telehealth Initiative has expanded our support to include two additional hospitals in Bhutan...
Read MoreJust seven days after giving birth to her first child, a mother in Nigeria was worried about her newborn son who was quickly getting increasingly sick. She brought him to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital where the medical staff quickly realized the severity of his condition, which required immediate intervention with support from a specialist…
Read MoreIn Rwanda, World Telehealth Initiative’s new program is set to revolutionize women's healthcare, tackling critical issues like OB/GYN surgical care and breast cancer through the power of telehealth and expert collaboration…
Read MoreWorld Telehealth Initiative provides medical expertise to 26 hospitals and health outposts in Ukraine. Key to this effort is Dr. Vadym Terentyuk, the Director of Telehealth Implementation for the Ukraine Ministry of Health…
Read MoreA single mother, Henriette had been suffering for weeks from severe abdominal pain and vomiting. Despite seeing several clinicians in Togo, her condition deteriorated rapidly. Her daughter frantically called El Elyon Hospital and begged for help in fear her mother would die, leaving the family destitute…
Read MoreJessica Koval and Courtney Hauschild, share how they onboard new healthcare providers to join our network of 1,300 clinicians worldwide…
Read MoreWorld Telehealth Initiative Co-founders Sharon Allen and Dr. Yulun Wang traveled to Rwanda to celebrate our new partnership with IRCAD and the opening of IRCAD Africa…
Read MorePhysicians share about their experience volunteering for World Telehealth Initiative, and how it has brought them fulfillment and joy.
Read MoreNestled in the heart of the Caribbean, Haiti is a land of vibrant culture and colorful homes, surrounded by breathtaking beaches. However, access to the most basic services like healthcare remains an uphill battle for Haitians. World Telehealth Initiative is stepping in to help mothers in Haiti access the care they need…
Read MoreWorld Telehealth Initiative’s Kenya program launched late last year and is currently in full swing, strengthening the local healthcare system. Hear directly from our co-founder and CEO Sharon Allen about her experience visiting the program in Kenya…
Read MoreChronic kidney disease affects approximately 800 million people worldwide and has emerged as a leading cause of mortality. World Telehealth Initiative has stepped up our nephrology support in Kenya and Bangladesh...
Read MoreIn the demanding realm of medicine, burnout looms as a persistent threat, weighing heavily on physicians' well-being. As one of the largest and most pressing issues in health systems across the world, there is an urgent need for solutions to physician burnout.
Read MoreOne year ago marks the anniversary of the Ukraine conflict, which continues to cause devastation and destruction across the country…
Read MoreEach of World Telehealth Initiative’s programs have a champion partner physician whose dedication to expanding healthcare access makes the program possible. One of our program champions at HOPE Hospital in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh is Dr. Tanbin Hosen Jisan…
Read More39-year-old Mrs. Hann lives in Krong Kaeb, a beautiful and lush beach town in Southern Cambodia. She recently fell ill and her condition worsened until she was bedridden. After enduring intense pain for six days, she began to worry. She visited a local medical clinic in hopes that they could offer her some relief…
Read MoreNurses are some of the most important healthcare workers. Their skills, care and expertise help patients around the world heal every day. Did you know 8.6 million more health workers are needed to meet global needs? Nurses and midwives represent more than 50% of the current shortage…
Read MoreBhutan, a small country in the Himalayas, has historically been shrouded in mystery. Before 1974, most foreigners were not allowed to enter the country. The result is long-standing traditions and a rich culture that have been somewhat untouched by the outside world. Bhutanese traditional dress still required in public places…
Read MoreOver 30 years ago, two healthcare professionals across the world came together to address the issue of lymphatic filariasis or ‘Filaria’—a neglected tropical disease. They never thought that one day they would work together again…
Read MoreAt Teladoc Health’s Forum, World Telehealth Initiative’s Executive Director, Sharon Allen, was joined by Dr. Bjorn Weiss, an Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician at Charité in Berlin. They discuss supporting communities with medical care in their time of need.
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