World Telehealth Initiative

Dr. Connie Bartlett, a pediatrician from California, finds joy and fulfillment in caring for children worldwide through World Telehealth Initiative. Research shows that giving back through meaningful volunteer work is one of the few effective ways to boost workforce wellbeing. With the global shortage of healthcare workers, workforce retention is crucial among providers, as their wellbeing directly impacts patient care. By providing opportunities for doctors to share their expertise, WTI helps improve job satisfaction and fulfillment, ultimately benefiting both #healthcare professionals and the communities they serve. Hear Dr. Bartlett share about her deeply rewarding experience of supporting clinicians in Nigeria. #Telemedicine #globalhealth

Julian is a boy in Northern Argentina who was just 3 years old when he suddenly developed limb weakness. He came to the local hospital, where his condition progressed to respiratory failure. With no neurologists available, his only option would’ve been an expensive and risky trip to Buenos Aires. Through World Telehealth Initiative, his care team connected with a pediatric neurologist in Buenos Aires via #telehealth, who provided a diagnosis and recommended the medicines used to save Julian’s life. He recovered and is now back home playing with his brothers, thanks to the power of technology and collaboration. #globalhealth #telemedicine

Dr. Lorraine Bii, a pediatrician in Kenya, is addressing critical healthcare challenges for newborns.👩⚕️With limited neonatal care in rural areas, Kenya faces high newborn mortality rates. At Longisa County Referral Hospital, Dr. Lorraine collaborates with global neonatal experts through World Telehealth Initiative’s program to deliver lifesaving care to rural newborns. 👩🍼 “Having interacted with supporting physicians in WTI network, we have been able to improve our knowledge base and learn... Case discussion on neonatology and the recommendation from the consultant neonatologist for a transcranial ultrasound guided us in patient management….The collaboration has helped improve patient care in pediatric department” 🤝 #telehealth #globalhealth #pediatrics

🧠Neurological conditions are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, yet many countries face a critical shortage of neurologists. In Togo, a small country in West Africa, there are only three #neurology departments serving the entire population. World Telehealth Initiative is bridging this gap by connecting specialists like Dr. Gee, a neurologist in California, with clinicians at El Elyon Hospital in Togo’s capital city. 🤝Through #telehealth, these collaborations are enhancing patient care and empowering #healthcare teams with vital expertise, bringing specialized neurology support to communities in need. 👩⚕️👨⚕️ #globalhealth

Telemedicine is Transforming Healthcare Delivery at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital. As the Onsite Program Coordinator for the collaboration between Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, and the World Telehealth Initiative (WTI), I am proud of our progress in advancing healthcare delivery. One of our standout achievements has been the didactic sessions, where healthcare providers engage in knowledge sharing on the latest developments in medicine. These interactions, facilitated by the WTI, have notably enhanced patient care at our hospital. This highlights the immense potential of expanding telemedicine across more hospitals, ensuring broader access to quality healthcare. #Telemedicine #HealthcareInnovation #WTICollaboration #QualityCare #MedicalAdvancements #AccessToHealthcare #Kaduna

World Telehealth Initiative (WTI)'s lifesaving program in #Ukraine continues to provide vital support for providers and patients during the conflict. 🌍A soldier with a severe head injury needed urgent brain surgery, and doctors on the front lines worked to quickly stabilize his condition. He was transported to the #Neurosurgery Institute, but his condition remained critical. 👩⚕️👨⚕️ The neurosurgery team identified a procedure that could help him but had never performed it before. Through WTI, they connected with Dr. Ivar Mendez, a renowned neurosurgery expert in Canada, who guided them through the surgery step-by-step via #telehealth. 🤝Thanks to his expertise, the surgery was a success, and the Ukrainian doctors gained confidence to use this technique on other patients.

Advancing maternal healthcare in Bhutan! 🤱🌐 World Telehealth Initiative’s point-of-care ultrasound education program continues to provide vital training, with recent lessons focusing on OB/GYN care. An ultrasound probe connects directly to our telehealth device at Central Regional Referral Hospital in Bhutan. Medical experts from Orlando Health can view the live ultrasound feed while training Bhutanese clinicians remotely. 👩⚕️ Clinicians are learning critical diagnostic skills, such as identifying intrauterine pregnancies and ruptured ectopic pregnancies. 🏥 These live trainings allow local providers to gain ultrasound experience with expert guidance, enhancing maternal and fetal healthcare. #globalhealth #telehealth #training

"Today I had a diagnosis dilemma with extensive skin lesions in a 3-year-old. I reached out to Dr. Monisha Madhumita... She provided us with possible diagnoses and differentials, investigations to be carried out and treatment. Our experience with the supporting physicians in the World Telehealth Initiative network has been wonderful...We have had more neonatal sessions, which have helped with patient diagnosis and management." 👩🏿⚕️🌐 Dr. Ramatu Aliya-zubair, a dedicated pediatrician at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in Nigeria, delivers vital care for children in her community. 🏥Through World Telehealth Initiative, Nigerian clinicians collaborate with our global network of pediatric and women's health sub-specialists, improving healthcare access for families across Nigeria. 🤝 #GlobalHealth #Telemedicine #HealthcareHeroes

🌍 In Kenya, where 80% of the population lives in rural areas, accessing specialized healthcare often means traveling long distances. We’re bridging this gap by bringing medical specialists directly to rural communities. At St. Clare's Kaplong Mission Hospital, our global network of medical experts provide bedside consults and educational sessions via telehealth. The program enhances local clinicians' skills in critical areas like neonatal care and emergency medicine.👩⚕️By reducing the need for patient referrals to distant hospitals, we’re making quality healthcare more accessible. #DigitalHealth #HealthcareAccess #GlobalHealth

World Telehealth Initiative is honored to support Ukraine's resilient healthcare providers through telehealth. Thank you, Dr. Vadym Terentyuk, for your leadership, dedication, and partnership! Together, we are empowering healthcare providers and enhancing access to life-saving care in Ukraine. #telehealth #globalhealth