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iCons in Medicine is a global telehealth and humanitarian medicine volunteer alliance. This network of medical professionals is committed to making the world a healthier place. iConsult, the flagship program of iCons in Medicine, uses the internet to connect healthcare providers in medically underserved areas with specialty physicians who provide expertise, encouragement, and advice on difficult cases.

There are many ways to participate in iCons in Medicine. You can join as a General Member and network with medical experts, become an iConsult Volunteer and expand treatment options for patients who otherwise would not have access to specialty care, or enroll as an iConsult Requestor to request unlimited teleconsultations.
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Reports from the IRIN indicate that though family planning services are available in over 90 percent of health facilities in Afghanistan, women in rural areas are not using them. The Ministry of Public Health noted that only 14-15 percent of women in non-urban regions use the services, which include advice on pregnancy spacing and free contraceptive options.
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As a result of global climate changes, regions that previously had moderate temperatures are now experiencing outbreaks of diseases that did not previously occur in these areas. West Nile virus, most often reported in areas of tropical and sub-tropical Africa, has now been reported globally. Health experts convened at Riemes recently to discuss the challenges of climate change.
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