In Uganda, Doctor Just a Call or a Click Away

Uganda has just one doctor for every 25,000 people, and health care can be particularly hard to access in rural areas; but, a medical hotline is bridging the gap, using social media to allow Ugandans to talk directly with certified doctors and pharmacists.  The phones don’t actually ring that much at the office of the Medical Concierge Group in Kampala.    People primarily contact them via What’s App and other messaging platforms. Using social media keeps overhead down...

© La Voix de l'Amérique - jeudi 30 juin 2016