This initiative aims to address the low doctor-to-patient ratio prevalent in Africa by providing remote medical consultations for patients in underserved regions.

The project includes a mobile van that travels to remote villages, conducting pre and post-surgical consultations, which is crucial for patients lacking access to specialized medical care.

Opoku expressed optimism after consulting with multiple doctors during the session, alleviating the stress associated with travel and expenses.

After years of unsuccessful surgeries for a keloid on his neck, Aseku hopes that this trial will finally provide him with the help he has been seeking since 2002.

In late February 2025, Charles Owusu Aseku participated in a trial of innovative 3D telemedicine technology in Ghana, developed by Microsoft Research in collaboration with local medical professionals.

Equipped with advanced lighting and camera technology, the 3D telemedicine system creates detailed models of patients, enabling online consultations with multiple doctors.

During Aseku's session, he received opinions from doctors in Rwanda, Scotland, and Brazil, which he found encouraging and believed increased his chances of finding a solution to his medical issue.

Similarly, George Opoku, a 68-year-old patient with sarcoma, benefited from the trial, avoiding the need for expensive and time-consuming travel to a hospital nearly 100 kilometers away.

The trial is currently taking place at Koforidua Regional Hospital, with aspirations to expand the service and explore additional applications of this technology.

The technology allows patients to consult multiple specialists in one session, a significant advantage given the shortage of medical professionals in Ghana.

Spencer Fowers, project lead at Microsoft Research, emphasized that this technology could be a game changer for healthcare in Ghana by facilitating consultations without the need for travel.

However, the project faces challenges, particularly unstable internet access in remote areas, which could hinder the effectiveness of telemedicine.