Abstract

PEREZ-MANCHON, David. Telemedicine, a medical social network for humanitarian aid between Spain and Cameroon. Gac Sanit [online]. 2015, vol.29, n.1, pp.59-61. ISSN 0213-9111.  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaceta.2014.07.011.

The application of information technologies and telecommunications in healthcare in southern countries can improve the health of millions of people living in poverty without access to high-quality health services. Specifically, telemedicine not synchronized with internet platforms is a very efficient option for international cooperation projects. Since its inception, the project Health 2.0: professionals from Africa-Spain connected, of the Spanish organization, Foundation Recover, Hospitals for Africa, has managed to connect health professionals from both continents with the goal of improving health in Cameroon. Thanks to a social network with the scientific format of case management and clinical updates, Spanish physicians collaborate through volunteer e-health in the training of their African colleagues to improve the quality of care provided to residents and also create sources of knowledge and research.

Keywords : Telemedicine; Africa; International cooperation; Health; Cameroon.

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