The right people, in the right place—assessing the impact of a new outreach model for paediatric neurology specialist services in Myanmar
This evaluation demonstrates that a hybrid outreach and telemedicine model can deliver accessible, high-quality, and cost-effective paediatric neurology services in a low-resource setting. By leveraging existing national infrastructure and integrating local providers, the model improved access to specialist care, reduced financial barriers for families, and contributed to the long-term capacity of the system. The approach offers a scalable framework for other specialities and health systems facing similar constraints and supports progress towards universal health coverage.
Authors
- Marcus Wootton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2504-3192)
- Chaw Su Hlaing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3125-2054)
- Ayemu Saan
- Kyaw Linn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6148-9466)
- Haymar Han
- Khine Mi Mi Ko
- Aye Mya Min Aye
Institutions
- London South Bank University (GB)
- Yangon Children's Hospital (MM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Health Services
- Published
- 2026-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/frhs.2026.1669010
- Primary Topic
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00