US EditionNew 3D technology could soon bring surgeons closer to patients in Africa's most remote regions
- In late February, 46-year-old Charles Owusu Aseku, who has been seeking care for a keloid on his neck since 2002, and 68-year-old George Opoku, seeking care for sarcoma, participated in the first trial of 3D telemedicine technology in Ghana at the Koforidua Regional Hospital.
- This initiative, developed by Microsoft in partnership with local doctors and researchers and building on earlier trials in Scotland, aims to address the shortage of specialist doctors for Africa's 1.4 billion people by providing remote consultations.
- The 3D telemedicine technology, powered through computer screens in a portable van equipped with enhanced lighting and cameras to capture 3D models, allows multiple doctors to remotely assess patients and manipulate the 3D model for pre- or post-surgical consultations.
- During his session, Aseku, who had previously traveled to South Africa for a consultation and undergone two unsuccessful surgeries, consulted with doctors from Rwanda, Scotland, and Brazil, expressing, "I see a lot of doctors here and I am very happy because experience will come from each of them and maybe they will find a solution to my problem."
- The 3D telemedicine trial saved George Opoku the expenses and stress of traveling nearly 100 kilometers from Koforidua to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, and researchers hope this trial will expand into a wider project that explores new use cases, potentially benefiting many patients in Africa, where the doctor-to-patient ratio is among the lowest in the world and where stable internet access remains a key challenge.
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New 3D technology could soon bring surgeons closer to patients in Africa's most remote regions
A groundbreaking initiative could soon be bringing surgeons closer to patients in Africa's remote corners where the doctor-to-patients ratio is among the lowest in the world.
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3D Telemedicine Revolutionizes Healthcare Access in Ghana
3D Telemedicine Revolutionizes Healthcare Access in Ghana In a significant healthcare advancement, Ghana is harnessing 3D telemedicine technology to provide remote medical consultations to those in need. The innovative project, led by Microsoft's research team in collaboration with local doctors, seeks to address the country's dire doctor-to-patient ratio, one of the worst globally.The technology was tested on Charles Owusu Aseku, who has been s…
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