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Connecting Rural Health with an App – The Story of Virtual Doctors

What does healthcare look like when the nearest hospital is hundreds of miles away — and the only doctor available is on the other side of the world? In this powerful episode, we’re joined by James and Daniel from Virtual Doctors, a telemedicine charity using mobile technology to connect clinicians in rural Africa with volunteer doctors around the globe. We cover everything from tech upgrades and user experience to the human moments that make this work truly life-changing. If you’re curious about what it takes to build tech for good in low-resource settings — or you’re looking for a way to contribute your skills to a meaningful cause — this one’s for you. 🩺 Learn more → https://www.virtualdoctors.org 💚 Donate now → https://www.virtualdoctors.org/donate 🙌 Volunteer your expertise → https://www.virtualdoctors.org/volunteer ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 – Welcome & Intro Setting the scene with James and Daniel, and how Virtual Doctors is transforming rural healthcare. 10:50 – The Livingstone Expedition & Building Relationships How a 3,500 km journey across Zambia helped onboard 60 new clinicians and connect with healthcare officials. 16:39 – Drought, Power Cuts & Delivering Healthcare in Crisis A candid look at how climate and infrastructure challenges affect care — and what Virtual Doctors is doing to help. 23:53 – Volunteers, Motivation & Sustainability Why busy UK doctors are choosing to give back — and how the model works for them and the communities they support. 32:53 – Platform Growth & Smarter Tech User engagement, ICD-11 coding, and building a data dashboard that could transform disease surveillance. 38:06 – Final Reflections & Call to Action What’s next for Virtual Doctors and how you can be part of their story.