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Does SSHIA offer training on telemedicine and remote health services?

SSHIA Administrator SSHIA Administrator
· May 21, 2026 · 1 min read
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Telemedicine is increasingly important in South Sudan, where geographic barriers and limited health infrastructure make it difficult for patients in remote areas to access specialist care.

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SSHIA Administrator
SSHIA Administrator Author Accepted
3 days ago

Yes, SSHIA offers training on telemedicine and remote health services as part of its Digital Health training category. The programme covers:

  • Introduction to telemedicine and its applications in low-resource settings
  • Telemedicine platforms and tools used in Africa
  • Clinical protocols for telemedicine consultations
  • Data privacy and security in telemedicine
  • Setting up and managing a telemedicine service
  • Case studies from South Sudan and the East African region

The programme is relevant for clinicians, health administrators, IT professionals, and policymakers involved in digital health initiatives.

Operations Manager
Operations Manager
3 days ago

SSHIA is also developing a South Sudan-specific telemedicine framework in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and international partners. Members who complete the telemedicine training programme will be well-positioned to contribute to and benefit from this initiative.

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