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A new University of Pennsylvania study reveals telemedicine appointments cost five times less than in-person visits for common conditions, with patients needing fewer follow-ups. This isn't just about convenience anymore—it's about making healthcare more affordable and accessible for everyone.
Pregnant women in Nigeria's Ekiti State can now receive medical guidance through phone calls and WhatsApp, eliminating the need to travel to distant clinics. The new digital health system connects expectant mothers with trained healthcare workers who can assess symptoms and direct them to nearby facilities when needed.
A new healthtech platform is ending hours-long hospital waits for Ghanaian workers by bringing doctors, prescriptions, and care coordination straight to their phones. Job Konadu went from spending entire days in crowded clinics to getting diagnosed and treated without leaving home.
A South Korean medical robotics company just raised $94 million and became a billion-dollar "unicorn" with a mission to make advanced surgery accessible worldwide. LivsMed's robotic systems are already performing procedures across continents.