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Patient shows a spot on his head to remote provider, while on-site provider describes patient condition.

Scheduled clinical consults

World Telehealth Initiative’s supporting physicians provide access to specialty healthcare not otherwise available. Patients in need of these services are scheduled for a telemedicine consultation at their local clinic. At the predetermined time, the volunteer physician evaluates the patient’s condition via a live virtual exam and works with the local provider to establish a care plan. Every encounter offers an opportunity for the local providers to increase their knowledge and acquire new skills, while enabling access to advanced healthcare for the patient.

Example: Cox’s Bazar and the Rohingya refugee camp, Bangladesh

Over 30 physicians of various specialties support local healthcare professionals and provide quality care for these communities. Over the past five years, Bangladeshi physicians have expanded their knowledge in other specialties and are equipped to address more health challenges in their community.

In partnership with HOPE Foundation for Women and Children of Bangladesh.

 
 
Child patient in wheelchair sits next to his mother and on-site clinicians, with telehealth device that shows remote provider.

Emergent high-acuity care

In an emergency, on-call supporting physicians provide a thorough, rapid patient assessment virtually, to establish a treatment plan and help stabilize the patient quickly. These programs keep the patient within their community and close to their support system while helping to avoid expensive and time-sensitive transfers.  

Example: Salta and Santiago del Estero, Argentina

Through our program, specialists from Garrahan Pediatric Hospital in Buenos Aires provide specialty care to children in critical emergencies in Santiago del Estero and Salta. Remote specialists from Garrahan support local providers at the two pediatric hospitals in Northern Argentina with complex emergency cases. Garrahan has developed a close relationship with both northern hospitals, who reach out frequently for support from their specialists using the telehealth device. The rapport developed between the hospitals highlights the sustainability of our programs, built through long-term partnerships and capacity building.

 
 
Dental students practice skills with guidance from remote provider.

Peer-to-peer training

 Volunteer physicians provide virtual classes, in-clinic discussions, bedside training, or review of recent case studies for local healthcare professionals. This form of peer-to-peer training creates a sustainable model that ensures future care remains within the local communities. 

Example: Conakry, Guinea

Our program enables global dental experts to teach and mentor dental students in Conakry, Guinea. This gives the students an opportunity to apply what they’ve learned in class, and develop it into practical skills. Through hands-on training, the dental students are now fully qualified dentists who can provide quality care to their communities and teach other dental students.  

In partnership with Mercy Ships.

 
 
Physicians perform surgery while other clinicians look on.

Surgical mentoring

Supporting surgical experts mentor novice surgeons to improve their knowledge and skills as they perform more complex surgeries. Over time, the local surgeons develop their abilities and can independently care for more of their community’s surgical needs.

Example: Lilongwe, Malawi

Renowned surgeons and specialists from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital mentored local fistula surgeons in Lilongwe, Malawi. The program built the skills of the local surgeons in Malawi over time, to where they now can perform almost all required fistula surgeries independently. This speaks to the power of surgical mentoring and the sustainability of our programs.