Deployment of a portable telemedicine solution in the Yssyköl region

The aim of the pilot project is to improve access to care in the Jeti-Oguz district of Kyrgyzstan, where the density of doctors is low and cardiovascular diseases are common. In collaboration with the local authorities, a teleconsultation kit (FMC) equipped with advanced medical devices was deployed.

It allows remote consultations in cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, gynecology and dermatology. Eight villages benefit from this service, with a transfer of the FMC between these sites, ensuring monthly consultations staying three days per village.

Beneficiary

Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan

Location
Central Asia
Duration
6 months
SectorPrimary Care
ServiceDigital transformation and e-health

Détails de la mission

Context & challenges

The district of Jeti-Oguz is characterized by major health challenges related to its geographical isolation and climatic constraints. The population, spread over remote villages, has only occasional access to care, with limited general practitioner consultations and the frequent absence of specialists. The local living conditions, marked by a rich diet and an altitude of more than 2000 meters, aggravate the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. In addition, road infrastructure is often impassable, especially in winter, making travel to medical centres long, difficult and sometimes dangerous.

Project description

To meet these challenges, a portable telemedicine suitcase (FMC) has been set up to fill the gap in access to specialized care. Equipped with high-performance devices such as an ultrasound machine, an ECG and a dermatoscope, the FMC allows doctors in regional hospitals to remotely monitor patients in eight targeted villages. This system is organised according to a precise schedule, guaranteeing a smooth rotation between the sites with a presence of three days per village. This organization provides continuous medical follow-up and regular consultations, particularly in cardiology, neurology, gynecology and dermatology. The telemedicine solution thus optimizes access to healthcare for an isolated population, while respecting logistical constraints and local needs.

Results

After more than 9 months of using the solution, the positive impact of deploying the telemedicine case is well established. This project has led to an overall improvement in access to healthcare for the targeted populations.

78 km not traveled by patients per teleconsultation (on average)
€40 saved by patients per teleconsultation (on average, linked to fuel costs and the absence of need to take a day off to see a doctor)
100% of patients report having been able to consult more quickly thanks to the telemedicine solution
100% of patients report that they would not have consulted a doctor without the telemedicine station

Doctors involved in the project: