Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) and Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) have officially launched Botswana's first-ever Telemedicine Initiative. This was a groundbreaking partnership set to transform healthcare access through digital innovation, as this has become a convenient solution for other nations.
Caretaker Commissioning Manager at SKMTH, Dr Kagiso Ndlovu noted that this initiative aligns with the hospital’s vision to become a premier referral and academic medical center in the region. "Moments like these remind us of the power of collaboration and the potential for meaningful progress when we work together," he stated.
Acting CEO at BTC, Aldrin Sivako emphasized that BTC is committed to digital transformation, and he reaffirmed to the public that the launch of Telemedicine was only for a good cause.
"Patients will enjoy real-time interactions with their doctors in a non-intrusive manner, ensuring better, faster, and more accessible healthcare services," he said.
This Telemedicine initiative mainly targets various key elements for convenience of both the health care workers and patients. It includes: Real-time health monitoring & doctor consultations, improved accessibility for patients in remote areas, integration with Botswana’s National eHealth Strategy, and strengthening Public-Private Partnerships for sustainable healthcare.
Telemedicine is more than just technology, but it is about saving lives, bridging gaps, and making quality healthcare a reality for all Batswana.
PRO at Ministry of Health, Dr Christopher Nyanga says this is a good development because it forms part of the broader digitalization of health services that the Ministry of Health is embarking on.
Government believes that health services should be easily accessible to all people, regardless of who they are, where they live or their socio-economic standing in life. Advancements like this is expected to help many people to access specialised medical care through the use of technology.
"It is definitely the right thing to do and a breath of fresh air for the health care sector of this country, "said Nyanga.
Caretaker Commissioning Manager at SKMTH, Dr Kagiso Ndlovu noted that this initiative aligns with the hospital’s vision to become a premier referral and academic medical center in the region. "Moments like these remind us of the power of collaboration and the potential for meaningful progress when we work together," he stated.
Acting CEO at BTC, Aldrin Sivako emphasized that BTC is committed to digital transformation, and he reaffirmed to the public that the launch of Telemedicine was only for a good cause.
"Patients will enjoy real-time interactions with their doctors in a non-intrusive manner, ensuring better, faster, and more accessible healthcare services," he said.
This Telemedicine initiative mainly targets various key elements for convenience of both the health care workers and patients. It includes: Real-time health monitoring & doctor consultations, improved accessibility for patients in remote areas, integration with Botswana’s National eHealth Strategy, and strengthening Public-Private Partnerships for sustainable healthcare.
Telemedicine is more than just technology, but it is about saving lives, bridging gaps, and making quality healthcare a reality for all Batswana.
PRO at Ministry of Health, Dr Christopher Nyanga says this is a good development because it forms part of the broader digitalization of health services that the Ministry of Health is embarking on.
Government believes that health services should be easily accessible to all people, regardless of who they are, where they live or their socio-economic standing in life. Advancements like this is expected to help many people to access specialised medical care through the use of technology.
"It is definitely the right thing to do and a breath of fresh air for the health care sector of this country, "said Nyanga.
