Over the past decades, we have witnessed an acceleration in digital transformation, and how digitalization plays a critical role in the development of island communities.
In healthcare for example, the internet has made it possible for professionals to provide medical care to people living on islands and remote areas without necessarily requiring them to travel to the mainland. Telemedicine enables doctors to diagnose and treat patients remotely using video conferencing technology and remote access to patients’ medical records is getting easier, which is particularly useful in emergency situations. Moreover, the internet has also made it easier for healthcare professionals to be up-to-date with the latest medical information and research. Through online resources, healthcare professionals can access the latest information on treatments, diseases, and medical technologies.
Whether in healthcare, energy, agriculture or any other industry, digital transformation has overall played a vital role in bridging the gap between island communities and the rest of the world. Read about the other ways it can help in the development of islands.
The article has been written by our team member Stacey Alvarez de la Campa.
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