WHO Releases Telemedicine Guide

Although telemedicine took off during the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries face issues maintaining reliable, sustained access to patients who depend on it. To remedy this situation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a guide to help aid the implementation and maintenance of telemedicine services across the globe.

According to Alain Labrique, Director, Department of Digital Health and Innovation, “For telemedicine to have the most impact when and where it is needed, the enabling environment is critical. Investments in national policies, governance, and standards are important to have in place. Guide is not a stand-alone solution, but rather a complementary tool that works in tandem with user-centered solutions that are accessible by all, towards delivering high-quality remote care that is accountable and suitable to the context in which patients live”

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(Source: WHO, November 10^th, 2022)