Bolivia implements technological tools to improve healthcare access

Bolivia is implementing technological advancements to improve healthcare access in remote and emergency situations. In Tarija, the state telecommunications company ENTEL provided a high-end mobile device to the Autonomous Medical Emergency Service (SEMAT). This equipment aims to strengthen communication for emergency responses, such as traffic accidents, addressing a previous lack of adequate tools for the service.

In the Pando region, the Ministry of Health and Sports, in coordination with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), delivered nine telehealth kits to various municipalities in the Amazon region. These kits include digital medical devices such as tablets, vital signs monitors, portable electrocardiographs, and oximeters. The technology is designed to allow medical personnel to perform real-time evaluations and transmit clinical data from hard-to-reach communities, specifically supporting indigenous populations.