World Telehealth Initiative

Ukraine support program in response to the humanitarian crisis, wti quickly mobilized a Telehealth network to deliver critical high-acuity care and surgical mentoring for ukrainian healthcare providers. At the request of the ukraine ministry of health, our Initiative has evolved into a long-term partnership focused on strengthening the nation's healthcare system amidst ongoing challenges.since march 2022, wti has deployed Telehealth devices to 26 clinics and outposts across ukraine, facilitating training for surgeons. This program empowers them to eectively manage complex combat trauma injuries and provides essential care to those in need. Our commitment ensures that wti remains a vital resource for medical expertise and support as ukraine continues its path to recovery.

Haiti and other ongoing programs in 2023, wti expanded its Telehealth services to address critical healthcare challenges in haiti, launching a program at la paix university hospital focused on peripartum cardiomyopathy, a condition prevalent among new mothers. Volunteer cardiologists from yale school of medicine provided remote consultations and training to local clinicians, significantly improving maternal care.wti's work in bangladesh also reflects its global mission. At hope hospital in cox's bazar, local physicians now collaborate with international specialists through Telehealth to treat complex cases for underserved populations, allowing underserved patients to access specialized medical expertise at no cost.programs like these highlight wti's ongoing commitment to expanding healthcare access worldwide through Telehealth solutions.

Sub-saharan africa - wti provided critical support to underserved communities in sub-saharan africa, particularly in kenya. Our Telehealth nephrology program at longisa county referral hospital connects local clinicians with volunteer nephrologists, significantly improving the management of chronic kidney disease (ckd) and dialysis patients. This program has enhanced access to ckd care, improved clinician training, and positively impacted patient health outcomes in a region with only 41 nephrologists serving a population of 53 million. Furthermore, we are expanding specialized Telehealth support to address other non-communicable diseases, which will further enhance service delivery across local healthcare systems.