Healthcare: Extending x-ray vision

Using locally developed software, doctors in three rural hospitals in Mali can send x-rays via the internet for expert diagnosis and treatment recommendations. The success of this teleradiology project has led to further e-health initiatives in the country.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Eugelink, Hilde, Laureys, François
Format: Magazine Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation 2009
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/102830
Description
Summary:Using locally developed software, doctors in three rural hospitals in Mali can send x-rays via the internet for expert diagnosis and treatment recommendations. The success of this teleradiology project has led to further e-health initiatives in the country.