She could travel to Garissa Level Five Hospital, a three-hour journey on a rough road, or travel more than 400km to Nairobi. Using a set of computers and some accompanying devices, Dr Mukhwana was able to examine Abdi from 414km away. With a video camera zooming on Abdi’s body, Dr Mukhwana could see Abdi’s bones outlined on his emaciated body and his distended stomach. The unit, operated by a clinician, was able to record and dispatch vital signs to Dr Mukhwana who had a similar set in Nairobi. “It makes it possible to handle the patient from miles away,” says Dr Mukhwana.

Source: Standard Digital July 31, 2018 09:00 UTC