The great technological divide.

摘要: Whereas some hospitals and medical schools are introducing telemedicine networks computer assisted learning, health clinics elsewhere do not even have the facilities to carry out a caesarean section. Ganapati Mudur sees digital divide opening up in South Asia An infant girl, barely 72 hours old after premature birth still struggling for life Mumbai hospital, needed Rh negative blood. The hospital had exhausted its stock,and parents failed find suitable donor. Someone suggested blood bank an eastern suburb of city. There, technician searched database nearly 2000 potential donors. In hour, three donors turned at hospital. “There was scepticism among colleagues when welaunched six years ago,” says Dr Ajit Chitre, director bank. “They asked us why we were collecting addresses, rather than But it's gone now.” The is vivid illustration how information technology—computers communication—is transforming healthcare delivery Asia. Telemedicine sprung deliver care remote locations, patients now option consulting doctors online. For community, introduction technology has meant easierand faster …