ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian aid agency, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), has completed its strategic funding support to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund (AHTF) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to establish an innovative telemedicine platform across Afghanistan.
The platform is being rolled out across all 20 provinces, aiming to enhance healthcare access for underserved communities.
Abdullah Butt, CEO of Educast, the organisation overseeing the development of the platform, stated, “This transformative initiative is providing strength and building the capacity of Afghan healthcare providers, enhancing medical education, and improving access to quality healthcare services for communities in need.”
The eCast telemedicine platform, supported by KSrelief, is transforming healthcare delivery in Afghanistan by connecting local medical professionals with international specialists in real-time.
This initiative facilitates virtual consultations, collaborative diagnoses, and knowledge exchange, significantly enhancing the clinical capabilities of Afghan healthcare providers.
Beyond improving healthcare services, eCast is revitalising medical education in Afghanistan. The platform has re-engaged thousands of medical students by offering interactive learning modules, expert-led virtual sessions, and valuable digital resources.
This initiative ensures continuity in medical education despite the country’s ongoing challenges.
By fostering collaboration between Afghan doctors and international specialists, eCast contributes to a global exchange of knowledge and best practices.
This partnership not only strengthens the medical skills of Afghan healthcare providers but also helps build a new generation of medical talent equipped to serve their communities.
KSrelief’s support for this initiative underscores its commitment to humanitarian development in crisis-affected regions and its focus on building long-term capacity in Afghanistan’s healthcare system.
