Where we start
Initial focus areas
RHEAP may address any health condition or healthcare challenge where Remote Health Examination can contribute to better patient outcomes. In its initial phase, the Association is particularly focused on four areas of major importance to healthcare in Pakistan — this does not limit RHEAP's future activities.
Women's Health
Women's Health CommitteePromoting research, education and practical applications of RHE that improve women's access to healthcare, clinical assessment, screening, monitoring and specialist expertise.
- Maternal health and pregnancy-related care
- Reproductive health
- Gynaecological and cervical health
- Other areas relevant to improving women's health outcomes
Hypertension
Hypertension and Cardiovascular Health CommitteeSupporting approaches that improve the identification, clinical assessment, monitoring and management of hypertension.
- Regular measurement and follow-up
- Access to healthcare professionals for patients with limited access to services
- Cardiovascular risk monitoring more broadly
Diabetes
Diabetes CommitteePromoting the use of RHE in the prevention, identification, monitoring and long-term management of diabetes.
- Regular follow-up and collection of clinically relevant measurements
- Patient education
- Access to healthcare professionals for long-term management
TB & Respiratory Health
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Health CommitteePromoting research and practical approaches in which RHE can support clinical assessment, screening pathways, referral, monitoring and follow-up related to tuberculosis and other respiratory conditions.
- Clinical assessment and screening pathways
- Referral, monitoring and follow-up
- Complementing — not replacing — laboratory testing and imaging where clinically required
Interested in contributing research, clinical expertise or time to one of these areas?
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