VOICED : New app helps Mali skin doctors reach out to distant patients

The video discusses a pilot program addressing the scarcity of dermatologists in Mali by using the Bogu app, which allows healthcare workers to consult specialists remotely. The program has significantly benefited patients who cannot travel to the capital for treatment and also serves as a training tool for healthcare workers. The initiative aims to expand to other African countries, improving access to dermatological care in remote areas.

What is the main purpose of the Bogu app introduced in the pilot program?

• To sell skincare products

• To track patient appointments

• To allow healthcare workers to consult with specialists

• To provide entertainment for patients

What percentage of the population in Molly suffers from skin diseases?

• 30%

• 20%

• 40%

• 10%

How did the patient describe their experience with the pilot program?

• They had to wait a long time for a prescription

• They had to travel to the capital for treatment

• They were dissatisfied with the service

• They were healed without needing to travel

What additional benefit does the program provide besides patient treatment?

• It trains healthcare workers in dermatology

• It builds new clinics in remote areas

• It offers free skincare products

• It provides financial aid to patients

What is the future plan for the pilot program?

• To focus only on urban areas

• To expand it to other African countries

• To limit it to Molly

• To discontinue it after 18 months