World Telehealth Initiative

08/06/2026

Getting a telehealth robot to the low-resource area that it's needed often turns into a logistics puzzle.

Our neonatology fellowship in Ethiopia is almost ready to launch! The telehealth device arrived in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, but still has to make the 15-hour drive to Gondar. It needs to remain upright throughout the journey, which greatly limits the trucks we can use. The local team was looking for a specific load that has room for the crate, but not too much room, which would make it more costly.

They soon found the perfect fit: a sugar transport truck also hauling tall freight. Only problem? It's winter and sugar demand is down, so we wait for the next sugar truck heading to Gondar.

It's a reminder that global health work isn't just clinical — it's creative, resourceful, and sometimes dependent on a sugar shipment. Every mile this device travels gets us closer to training Gondar Hospital's first neonatologists, and closer to saving newborns lost to entirely preventable causes.

Stay tuned. 👶🌍

08/04/2026

Hear how Dr. Yemihan Ogbetere has witnessed the World Telehealth Initiative's impact firsthand in Opoji, Nigeria. 🌍

WTI connects healthcare providers in underserved communities with volunteer medical specialists via telemedicine to expand access to care through education, collaboration, and sustainable partnerships.

Together, we're building stronger healthcare systems by empowering the people who know their communities best.

07/30/2026

What happens when a rural hospital refuses to let geography, lack of internet, or limited resources determine the quality of care its patients receive?🌟🏥Despite infrastructure and connectivity challenges, the clinicians at Ndanai Sub-County Hospital remain determined to bring specialized care to the community they serve.🤝👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Building an impactful telehealth program in a resource-limited setting requires patience, creativity, and determination. Ndanai Sub-County Hospital in Kenya has demonstrated all three. What began as a challenge of connectivity has become a story of commitment and innovation, resulting in a thriving telehealth program and a global community of healthcare professionals working together to expand access to quality care in Kenya.🌍🩺💙

Explore the full story. 🔗https://www.worldtelehealthinitiative.org/blog/one-hospitals-determination-to-bring-care-closer-to-home

07/17/2026

Quality healthcare should be accessible wherever and whenever it's needed.🩺

World Telehealth Initiative pairs hospitals and clinics in underserved communities with volunteer medical experts around the world through our custom-built app, myWTI. 🤝If a hospital needs support from a cardiologist, myWTI matches them with an expert who has the right credentials, language skills, and availability. They then connect and consult via telehealth.

With support from The Gadfly Project, we are now bringing myWTI to mobile. 📱

We are grateful to The Gadfly Project for helping us expand the reach of this important work. Together, we are transforming global healthcare! 🌎

07/15/2026

Hear why Dr. Otaigbe Oshan believes collaboration through the World Telehealth Initiative is transforming care for both patients and healthcare providers. 🩺

WTI uses telemedicine to connect volunteer medical specialists with local clinicians, expanding access to expert care while strengthening healthcare systems through education, knowledge sharing, and sustainable partnerships.

Because when healthcare professionals learn from one another, entire communities benefit.

07/10/2026

Healthcare providers in Santa Barbara connect with and support low-resource hospitals across the globe through World Telehealth Initiative! Meet Dr. Jordan Justice, Pediatric and Emergency Medicine Specialist, and Dr. Kathy Thrash, Neonatologist - two doctors from Cottage Health who share knowledge with colleagues worldwide.

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07/07/2026

A patient sits in a hospital in Bangladesh, speaking to a doctor thousands of miles away.🌍🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️Dr. Mosharaf Hossain sits at the center of the telehealth consult, translating language and clinical findings, and collaborating with the international specialist on the diagnosis and treatment plan.🏥🤝

Thanks to his dedication and hard work, patients in Bangladesh can access specialized care that was previously unavailable through World Telehealth Initiative. This access is often lifechanging or lifesaving.💙🩹

🌟Get to know healthcare champion Dr. Mosharaf on our blog: https://www.worldtelehealthinitiative.org/blog/meet-dr-mosharaf-connecting-care-to-bangladeshi-communities
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A patient sits in a hospital in Bangladesh, speaking to a doctor thousands of miles away. Dr. Mosharaf Hossain sits at the center of the telehealth consult, translating language and clinical findings, and collaborating with the international specialist on the diagnosis and treatment plan. 

06/18/2026

World Telehealth Initiative’s ultrasound training program is soon expanding to Guatemala. This highly requested curriculum, delivered by experts from Orlando Health, teaches clinicians in low-resource areas how to use ultrasound to improve diagnostics in their communities.

Public healthcare funding gaps in Guatemala have led to shortages of basic medicines and medical equipment, with rural communities facing the greatest challenges. Guatemala has some of the highest gaps in access to basic healthcare and one of the lowest healthcare worker-to-population ratios in the region.

World Telehealth Initiative is helping build healthcare capacity in Guatemala by supporting clinicians at Westmont Bethel Hospital with training and guidance from medical experts worldwide.

06/12/2026

There is only one rheumatologist in Bhutan, leaving many throughout the mountainous country without access to the care they need.🏔️‎Specialist care often means long journeys, transportation expenses, and long waits for appointments.

Now, that journey is a visit to their regional hospital instead. In May, Central Regional Referral Hospital, Gelephu conducted their first telehealth rheumatology consultation through World Telehealth Initiative.🤝Six patients living with conditions such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis received specialist care remotely.🌐

‎"Many patients are not able to travel for specialized care, and especially during this time of fuel shortages, it is the right time to take telehealth forward,” said Dr. Sonam Yangchen, Rheumatologist in Thimphu.

Through WTI's program, Dr. Sonam uses diagnostic enabled telehealth technology to examine and support patient care. “We can use digital stethoscopes, visualize joints, and assess patients, which cannot be replaced by a basic online WhatsApp call."

05/27/2026

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, making up the majority of the workforce in low-resource settings and providing essential primary care. According to the World Health Organization, the current global nursing shortage is estimated at around 5.9 million nurses, and is most acute in Africa, South-East Asia, and the Eastern Mediterranean Region.🌍

In response to the demand from our partner hospitals and clinics, World Telehealth Initiative (WTI) launched a nursing education program designed to equip nurses with specialized skills and knowledge via telehealth. Volunteer nursing experts lead lectures and mentorship sessions, covering essential topics such as emergency care and pediatric care.🩺

By responding directly to the requests of the communities we serve, WTI ensures each session provides valuable, practical knowledge that directly enhances patient care.🤝