Telemedicine, the practice of remotely monitoring and treating patients through electronic devices, is gaining popularity in developing countries due to its potential to improve access to healthcare services, especially for underserved populations.
Despite its potential benefits, telemedicine in developing countries also faces challenges. Limited access to high-speed internet connectivity, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, and lack of digital literacy among patients and providers are some of the key barriers to widespread adoption.
"In my experience, telemedicine has greatly improved patient care and outcomes in rural areas of Uganda where access to healthcare services is limited. However, we also need to address the challenges such as infrastructure constraints and lack of digital literacy among patients and providers."