As a part of ‘Telemedicine’ programme, doctors from local medical centers in 20 soum (districts) across Mongolia will now be able to meet via Skype. Doctors will hold meetings every Tuesday on Skype for training as well as help with maternity care.

Telemedicine is the clinical application for providing care at a distance. It includes a growing variety of applications and services utilizing two-way video, e-mail, and other forms of telecommunications technology.