What if a Smart Phone Could Save a Life?

What if a Smart Phone Could Save a Life?

We think it can!

So does the woman who recovered after being seriously ill with malaria. So does the little boy whose leg was saved after a snake bite. So do many more...

Our simple telemedicine software, designed with rural communities in mind, connects remote healthcare workers, with a panel of volunteer doctors who give diagnosis and treatment advice on complex cases.

These patients live in remote locations, where people regularly walk or cycle long distances to their nearest clinic or referral hospital, and even then they may often receive inadequate treatment or diagnosis due to the centre being under-resourced.

This short film explains the Virtual Doctors NGO and the impact that we have had within Zambia. It also highlights the challenges posed by COVID-19, and explains how we hope our service will help improve access to healthcare as we enter a new decade, fuelled by technology and hope.