The Role of Virtual Hospitals in Limited-Resource Settings: A Scoping Review

Dr. Peter Munyao Kithuka
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Dr. Peter Munyao Kithuka: Kenyatta University

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2025, vol. 12, issue 15, 1093-1103

Abstract: The emergence of virtual hospitals, digitally coordinated healthcare systems offering remote consultations, diagnostics, monitoring, and specialist care, has introduced transformative opportunities in global health. These models have proven effective in high-income countries for addressing issues such as hospital congestion and chronic disease management. However, their potential in limited-resource settings, where healthcare systems are often constrained by poor infrastructure, workforce shortages, and geographical barriers, remains underexplored. Virtual hospitals could bridge critical access gaps in such contexts, particularly for underserved rural and peri-urban populations, if appropriately designed and supported.

Date: 2025
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