International Society for Telemedicine & e-Health - ISFTEH

04/09/2026

This week, we're celebrating Abdulrahman Almulhem, Director of Medical Services at Seha Virtual Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia!

Seha Virtual Hospital is making waves globally:
✅ World's largest virtual hospital
✅ 16 MILLION virtual appointments delivered in 2025

✅ 88% of Saudi population uses their Sehhaty digital platform

This is what GLOBAL ACCESS looks like in action! 🌍

Seha's intelligent, secure care infrastructure is proving that telemedicine can scale nationally while maintaining quality and equity.

👏 Drop a comment to celebrate Abdulrahman and the Seha team! Know an ISfTeH member doing amazing work? Tag them below!

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02/09/2026

⏳ 1 DAY TO GO!

Healthcare is changing—and nurses, midwives, remote clinicians, and technology are helping lead the way. 🌍💙

Join the ISfTeH Nurses and Midwives Working Group tomorrow for:

Driving Change – The Importance of Nurses & Technology to Change the Way Healthcare Is Delivered
Discover how high-quality clinical data, streamlined workflows, and technology integration can improve clinician adoption, increase efficiency, and enhance patient care. The session will also feature a live demonstration from MedWand Solutions and explore the future of telehealth.

📅 September 3, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM UTC
🎤 Moderator: Kerryn McGowran
🎙️ Speakers: Todd Cornell, Mike Welch, and Erin McGill of MedWand Solutions, Inc.

Technology is everywhere—but technology alone doesn’t change healthcare. People do.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of healthcare delivery.

🔗 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IhLq0NiASAmTEnnaa4kEyg

02/09/2026

🌍 EXCITING September Theme Alert! 🌍

This month, ISfTeH is diving deep into GLOBAL ACCESS & SUSTAINABILITY in digital health!

Why does this matter?
📍 Telemedicine reduces travel emissions significantly
📍 Digital health tools expand access to rural & underserved communities
📍 Sustainable frameworks ensure long-term impact

We'll be sharing member success stories, policy insights, and practical strategies throughout the month.

💬 Tell us: What does "global access" mean in YOUR work? Drop your thoughts below!

01/09/2026

🚀 2 DAYS TO GO! 🚀
Driving Change – The Importance of Nurses & Technology to Change the Way Healthcare Is Delivered

Join the ISfTeH Nurses and Midwives Working Group for an exclusive webinar with experts from MedWand Solutions as they showcase the future of telehealth, live!

📅 September 3, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM UTC
🔗 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IhLq0NiASAmTEnnaa4kEyg

✨ What you’ll learn:
✅ Why nurses and remote clinicians are essential to the success of telemedicine
✅ How high-quality clinical data improves patient care
✅ How technology + streamlined workflows boost clinician adoption and efficiency
✅ Where telehealth is today and where it’s headed

💡 “Technology is everywhere, but technology alone doesn’t change healthcare. People do.”

🎤 Featuring:
🔹 Kerryn McGowran – Moderator, Co-Chair ISfTeH Nurses & Midwives WG
🔹 Todd Cornell – President & CEO, MedWand Solutions
🔹 Mike Welch – VP Sales & Marketing, MedWand Solutions
🔹 Erin McGill – Director US Business Development, MedWand Solutions

👉 Don’t miss this chance to see a live demo of next-gen telehealth tools shaping global care.
🔔 Set your reminder and invite your colleagues!

14/08/2026

🚀 Driving Change: The Importance of Nurses and Technology in Changing Healthcare Delivery

How can nurses, remote clinicians, and innovative technology work together to improve the future of healthcare?

Join the ISfTeH Nurses and Midwives Working Group for an informative webinar featuring experts from MedWand Solutions.

The session will include a live demonstration and discussion about:

✅ Capturing high-quality clinical data
✅ Supporting nurses and remote clinicians
✅ Improving clinical workflows and efficiency
✅ Encouraging technology adoption
✅ Enhancing patient care through telehealth
✅ The current and future direction of telemedicine

Technology is everywhere, but technology alone doesn’t change healthcare. People do.

📅 September 3, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM UTC

Register now:
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IhLq0NiASAmTEnnaa4kEyg

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how people-centered innovation is shaping the future of healthcare delivery!

05/08/2026

📣 Digitization for Health in Africa: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Health Equity and Universal Health Coverage

📅 Join us on August 18, 2026 for the launch of the AI4African Health Initiative Global Executive Webinar Series, presented by International Medical Exchange (IME) in partnership with ISfTeH.

This high-level series will bring together global and African leaders across health, technology, policy, and finance to help shape the future of AI-driven healthcare systems across the continent — paving the way toward the 2027 Stakeholder Conference in Morocco.

Key discussions will explore:

AI in public health.
Financing for universal health coverage.
Multilingual AI and health communication.
Cross-sector collaboration for scalable impact.

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gCtwBxQe
ℹ️ For more info: https://lnkd.in/gFHs7Wke

09/07/2026

Join ISfTeH President, Dr. Michele Y Griffith MD at Telehealth Connect 2026!

From 29 September - 1 October 2026, healthcare leaders, policymakers, innovators, and technology experts will come together in Tunis to discuss the future of and , exchange experiences, and learn from one another's successes and challenges.

The event will feature distinguished speakers and delegates from Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and North America, who will share insights into how telehealth and digital health are transforming healthcare systems in their countries.

This year's programme is designed to be more interactive than ever, with:
✅ Practical, hands-on workshops
✅ Dedicated networking and side meetings
✅ Meaningful discussions between governments, healthcare providers, technology companies, investors, and international organisations
✅ Opportunities to build partnerships and drive future collaborations

Telehealth Connect is a platform to exchange knowledge, foster innovation, and create the partnerships that will shape the future of healthcare.

📅 29 September – 1 October 2026
📍 Tunis, Tunisia
ℹ️ https://telehealth-connect.com

06/07/2026

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Robin Vicken Ohannessian as a new Board Member of the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH).

His expertise and leadership in digital health and telemedicine will be a valuable addition as we continue advancing innovation, collaboration, and global impact in telemedicine and eHealth.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Ohannessian as he begins this new role with ISfTeH.

01/07/2026

📣 Digitization for Health in Africa: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Health Equity and Universal Health Coverage

International Medical Exchange (IME), in partnership with ISfTeH, launches the AI4African Health Initiative Global Executive Webinar Series starting August 18, 2026.

This high-level series brings together global and African leaders across health, technology, policy, and finance to shape the future of AI-driven healthcare systems across the continent, leading toward the 2027 Stakeholder Conference in Morocco.

Key discussions will cover AI in public health, financing for universal health coverage, multilingual AI and health communication, and cross-sector collaboration for scalable impact.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_75xjzKZlSgegsHGUEL6geg

For more info: https://isfteh.org/2026/07/01/digitization-for-health-in-africa-harnessing-artificial-intelligence-for-health-equity-and-universal-health-coverage-in-africa/

International Medical Exchange, in partnership with the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth, announce the AI4African Health Initiative Global Executive Webinar Series, which kicks off on August 18, '26. These webinars are designed as engagements leading up to the AI4African Health Initi...

01/07/2026

📢 ISfTeH's partner journal 'Telehealth and Medicine Today' June Issue is LIVE: https://telehealthandmedicinetoday.com/index.php/journal
The June issue spotlights themes on AI in clinical workflows, EHR related technostress, global market shifts, women’s health governance gaps, teleconsultation in rural settings, and the growing role of digital health infrastructure.

A timely collection for anyone working at the intersection of healthcare innovation, policy, and care delivery.

This issue convenes global contributors addressing real world implementation, emerging operational challenges, and the expanding role of AI in clinical and care delivery environments. Topics span electronic health record (EHR) technostress, AI versus physician driven care models, global digital health market dynamics, and governance gaps in women’s health technologies.

Featured Research Highlights Include:
✔️ Electronic Health Record-Related Technostress
✔️ Physician Versus AI Responses - International Telemedicine Program
✔️ Digital Health: A Market Survey of Multinational Companies and Lessons From Global Peers
✔️ When AI Becomes Care: Governance Gaps in Women's Health Technologies
✔️ Teleconsultation in Three Rural Health Centers: A Case Study
✔️ Teledentistry vs. Face-to-Face Oral Hygiene Interventions in Randomized Trials
✔️ Mobile Health Applications for Tuberculosis Prevention and Care Scoping Review
✔️ Post-COVID Telemedicine Strategy
✔️ Digital Surveillance for Drug Resistant TB
✔️ Telehealth data infrastructure
✔️ Global EHR Interoperability

The full issue is available at: https://telehealthandmedicinetoday.com/index.php/journal

Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) is a leading international peer review journal where multidisciplinary thought leaders, practitioners, and stakeholders converge to address strategic, medical, technical, economic, legal, regulatory and societal aspects of this growing health technology sector. T...