Koshi Province Telemedicine

Specialist support closer to rural health posts.

The program links local health workers with BPKIHS specialists, strengthening primary care access for remote communities across Koshi Province.

Telemedicine consultation at local health post

106

Sites

56

Municipalities

13

Districts

Program Highlights

A practical digital health network built for difficult geography.

106

Sites Deployed

Operational telemedicine centers supporting remote consultations.

56

Municipalities Covered

Local governments connected to improve healthcare access.

13

Districts Reached

Coverage across Terai, Hill, and Mountain communities.

Koshi

Province-Wide Impact

Bridging distance with coordinated specialist support.

Participants at the telemedicine orientation program

Community Readiness

Orientation for Female Community Health Volunteers.

231 FCHVs from 56 municipalities participated in a landmark orientation in Biratnagar, helping communities understand when and how to use telemedicine services.

Their role strengthens grassroots awareness, supports patient navigation, and helps the program scale beyond equipment deployment.

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For health workers

Teleconsultation days and hotline support create a clear path to specialist input.

For communities

Patients can receive guidance locally, reducing travel time and out-of-pocket costs.

For the system

Better coordination helps reduce avoidable referrals and strengthens primary care.

Contact

Need coordination or implementation support?

Reach the program team for application questions, technical support, municipality coordination, and telemedicine implementation queries.

Collaborative effort

Built with public health, academic, and digital health partners.

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Koshi Telemedicine

Bridging the healthcare gap in rural communities through practical digital health services.

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