Piauí Digital Health is a national reference with over 1.5 million appointments
The Piauí Digital Health program has achieved over 1.5 million health services across the state, serving as a model for innovation within Brazil's public health system.
British surgeon operated on a patient from over 1600 kilometers away
A British surgeon successfully conducted an operation on a patient located over 1600 kilometers away, highlighting advancements in remote surgery technology.
Min Doktor receives a written warning after review
The Swedish healthcare regulatory body has issued a warning to the telemedicine company Min Doktor due to failures in patient care standards by one of its service providers, Blodtrycksdoktorn.
Millions of health jobs coming to India? PM Modi said this to the youth
India's health sector is expected to see significant changes in the coming years with a surge in job opportunities due to the rise of elder care services and telemedicine, as urged by Prime Minister Modi to the youth.
Multinational company is condemned for conducting admission exams remotely in the interior of SP
A Brazilian court has prohibited the multinational Adecco from performing remote occupational medical exams, citing legal violations after complaints in Jundiaí, SP.
Sci-fi surgery as doctor in UK directs robot to remove a prostate in Gibraltar
A surgeon in London successfully performed robotic surgery to remove a prostate for a patient in Gibraltar, illustrating advancements in remote medical technology.
SUS starts telehealth service for people with betting addiction
The Brazilian health system has launched a telehealth program for individuals struggling with gambling addiction through online betting platforms.
USP performs first robotic tele-surgeries in SUS and operates on patients remotely
The University of São Paulo has successfully conducted its first robotic tele-surgeries under Brazil's unified health system, allowing surgeons to operate on patients remotely.
Doctor's Bills Spark Debate: Cancer Patient Paid 573 Euros for One Hour of Telemedicine
A cancer patient expressed shock after receiving a bill of 573 euros for a one-hour telemedicine consultation at the private oncology hospital Docrates Mehiläinen in Finland.
Why states will decide Nigeria’s digital health future
Nigeria's digital health transition requires effective execution at the state level despite having established frameworks and measurable goals.
Krzysztof Żuralski: Telemedicine will not replace in-person visits, but will complement them
Krzysztof Żuralski discusses the current state of telemedicine in Poland, highlighting its growth, especially in family medicine, and the challenges faced in the patient appointment system.
States must lead Nigeria’s digital health transition
Nigeria is making strides toward a structured digital health system with the federal government's initiatives and early state-level implementations.
Sesapi will investigate allegations of erroneous reports via telemedicine, says new secretary
The new secretary Dirceu Câmpelo announced that the Health Department of Piauí will investigate allegations concerning incorrect reports generated through telemedicine at the Natan Portella Hospital, while the state Public Ministry is already looking into the matter.
There are no reasons for my dismissal. "On the contrary," said the now former head of the VZP recently
Zdeněk Kabátek, the former director of the General Health Insurance Company (VZP), claims he was unjustly dismissed after stating his confidence in management over the past thirteen years.