Salud
Descripción:
Esta colaboración surgió para compartir experiencias entre profesionales de la salud que utilizan tecnología en telemedicina para atender a sus pacientes. Inicialmente, se intercambió información entre proyectos en Argentina, Venezuela y Colombia. Luego se intentó replicar en Bolivia el modelo de atención de la organización UMANA (Argentina), que opera con una red de médicos y herramientas como un bot de WhatsApp para ofrecer servicios de bajo costo.
Actualmente, la colaboración continúa en forma de vínculos directos entre algunos miembros, aunque no todos siguen activos. El intento de implementación en Bolivia ha enfrentado dificultades, especialmente para conformar una red médica sólida, pero el equipo sigue explorando opciones.
A pesar de los retos, el intercambio de métodos ha sido útil y ha inspirado adaptaciones en otros países. El grupo cuenta con un chat de WhatsApp con 13 integrantes, aunque la participación es baja. Description:
This collaboration began as a way to share experiences among healthcare professionals using telemedicine technology to care for their patients. Initially, information was exchanged between projects in Argentina, Venezuela, and Colombia. Later, an effort was made to replicate in Bolivia the healthcare model of the UMANA organization (Argentina), which operates through a network of doctors and tools like a WhatsApp bot to provide low-cost services. Currently, the collaboration continues through direct connections among some members, although not all remain active. The attempt to implement the model in Bolivia has faced challenges, especially in forming a solid medical network, but the team is still exploring alternatives. Despite the difficulties, the exchange of methods has proven valuable and has inspired partial adaptations in other countries. The group has a WhatsApp chat with 13 members, although participation is currently low.
Collaboration stage
Scoping
Categorisation
Member Facilitated
Number of members
7Chairs
Mauricio Canedo Sebastian Lunal
Coordinators
Paula Pena
Country Focus
Argentina
SDG Focus
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Issues addressed
Health
Collaboration needs
Funding Support Knowledge & Resources Operational Support