Africa-Press – Angola. The Brilhante Foundation, the social wing of the diamond sub-sector, is funding the implementation of structuring solutions such as telemedicine in some hospitals in the province of Lunda-Norte, to upgrade health services and make it more accessible and sustainable.
The project, called “Saúde Brilhante” (Brilliant Health in English), is a partnership between the Provincial Govt of Lunda-Norte, the Brilhante Foundation, and Teramed Sistemas de Saúde, S.A., and also foresees the creation of a referral and counter-referral ecosystem.
Presented to local authorities last weekend, the initiative aims to allow citizens residing in Lunda-Norte to schedule appointments at public hospitals in Luanda for specialties not available in the province, without the need for prior travel.
On the occasion, the Director-General of the Foundation, Bruno dos Santos, said that techs will be used as a bridge to reduce inequalities and restore hope to populations that, for a long time, have had limited access to specialized health services.
“With telemedicine, digital scheduling, and the referral and counter-referral system, citizens gain more dignity, lower travel costs, and faster access to the right specialist,” he said.
He stated that the institution intends, with the implementation of the project, which is already underway, to build a legacy of inclusion, innovation, and social responsibility, with solutions designed for the local reality.
He reaffirmed that the institution will continue to invest in “projects that save lives, strengthen institutions, and bring essential services closer to communities.”
He assured that the initiative is not limited to Lunda-Norte, and its implementation is also planned for the provinces of Lunda-Sul and Moxico next year.
Currently, the province has six equipped municipal hospitals in Cambulo, Capenda Camulemba, Cuango, Cuilo, Chitato, and Lucapa, five provincial-level hospitals, 80 health posts, and 13 medical centers, staffed by 115 doctors.
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