The important role of telemedicine in the healthcare sector was rediscovered during the pandemic. However, it must be made more robust to fully revamp public health. Using telemedicine can reduce the amount of money and effort that is spent by rural patients who will not need to travel long distances for consultations and treatment. It can also provide timely access to healthcare services for rural populations.
Telemedicine can provide a wide range of pregnancy-related services and enable vulnerable pregnant women to receive remote consultations, thus preventing the risk of contracting infections. They can also receive advice and instructions from obstetricians and gynecologists about the warning signs in pregnancy since many rural areas lack access to specialists. This especially stands to benefit women with high-risk pregnancies who can safely monitor their vitals at home, if provided with the right instruments. Having said that, effective collaboration of all stakeholders is a prerequisite for the telemedicine approach to succeed.
