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Trust Freddy–Herald Correspondent
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals has partnered with Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital in Changsha, China to establish a state-of-the-art telemedicine and education centre aimed at revolutionising the healthcare delivery system in Zimbabwe.
The twinning arrangement will enable patients to receive timely and convenient follow-up care through virtual consultations, reducing the need for physical visits to the hospital.
In a statement, Parirenyatwa said the launch of the Telemedicine and Education Centre was imminent.
“We are proud to announce the upcoming launch of the Telemedicine and Education Centre at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, a pioneering initiative aimed at revolutionising healthcare delivery in Zimbabwe.
“Our centre is dedicated to harnessing the power of telemedicine to improve patient care and outcomes, leveraging local policies and available resources to make a meaningful impact.”
Parirenyatwa said initial focus will be on two critical areas which are telemedicine follow-ups and provider-to-provider teleconsultations between hospitals within and outside the country.
“By starting small and scaling up gradually, we will refine our services, incorporate more departments, and expand our reach to make telemedicine one of the cornerstones of our healthcare system.
“This modern technology is expected to enable doctors to consult patients virtually using HIPAA compliant video-conferencing tools.
“Our centre will enable patients to receive timely and convenient follow-up care through the virtual consultations, reducing the need for physical visits to the hospital. This will be particularly beneficial for patients with chronic conditions, those living in remote areas and those with mobility challenges.”
Provider-to-provider teleconsultations will enable patients to receive timely and convenient follow-up care through the virtual consultations, reducing the need for physical visits to the hospital.
This will be particularly beneficial for patients with chronic conditions, those living in remote areas and those with mobility challenges.
The hospital also reiterated its commitment to aligning its services with local policies and to leveraging available resources to ensure sustainability and scalability.
“Our centre will work closely with the Ministry of Health and Child Care, health providers, and other stakeholders to ensure that our telemedicine services are integrated into the existing healthcare system.
“The Telemedicine and Education Centre at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals is poised to revolutionise healthcare delivery in Zimbabwe. By harnessing the power of telemedicine, we will improve patient care and outcomes, increase access to specialised services with reduction in transport costs and enhance the overall quality of life for our patients. We look forward to working with all stakeholders to make this vision a reality.
“The relationship between the two countries has grown to comprehensive strategic cooperation partnership. China medical teams will also be deployed to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, the country’s premier health institution where opportunities to work with various local specialists and teaching medical students are available”.
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