Inmarsat has teamed up with IT expert Cisco to extend the reach of eHealth services to the world’s most isolated communities.
Learn more about Inmarsat eHealth services here.
The strategic collaboration will see Cisco using Inmarsat’s global 3G satellite network to enable medical teams to provide quality healthcare in areas with little or no terrestrial telecommunications infrastructure.
Cisco’s mobile telemedicine system, the TelePresence VX Clinical Assistant, gives remote hospitals and clinics the ability to collaborate with medical professionals anywhere in the world.
The Virtual care unit enables the delivery of virtual medical care through high definition video-conferencing and real-time transmission of key diagnostics, ranging from ultrasounds to blood pressure readings. “The VX Clinical Assistant is a marvel of medical technology, but its ability to help doctors in remote areas to diagnose, treat and monitor patients can be compromised by the absence of reliable terrestrial connectivity,” said Drew Brandy, Inmarsat’s Vice President, Industry. “Inmarsat’s award-winning global satellite network offers ubiquitous IP broadband and unmatched reliability, empowering medical teams in the world’s most remote regions through access to high quality, reliable data and voice services.
Real time a reality... “Through Inmarsat’s network, healthcare professionals can communicate and share essential health statistics, in real time, with doctors located all over the world.”
“Cisco’s collaborative technology solutions have been making a vital contribution to healthcare globally for many years now,” said Wael Abdulal, Collaboration Manager, Cisco UAE.
“With Cisco’s VX Clinical Assistant and Inmarsat’s connectivity, we’ll be able to offer a fast, efficient remote care experience with doctors, in real-time, without the need to travel to a large health facility.”
Global challenge provides access to quality healthcare in isolated communities continues to be a significant global challenge, due to the shortage of skilled medical workers and the lack of healthcare facilities.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have launched telemedicine-related initiatives to combat non-communicable diseases, but these require fully reliable connectivity to be effective.
“Inmarsat is moving into the important area of eHealth and is committed to help make quality healthcare accessible in the most remote and challenged areas of the world,” said Nada El Marji, Inmarsat’s Director of NGO Business. “Our collaboration with Cisco is an important milestone in our journey to make the Inmarsat satellite network synonymous with eHealth delivery.”