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Telemedicine reaches rural Nigeria

Odunayo Oreyeni
July 25, 2025

Nigeria's clinics are overcrowded and short on medical staff and beds. A telemedicine pilot project aims to reach patients in remote regions via satellite connection, in order to provide better medical care.

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DW Programs for Africa correspondent Odunayo Oreyeni
Odunayo Oreyeni Correspondent at DW Programs for Africa, video journalist, content creator and storyteller@OdunayoOreyeni
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