Purpose of review: To highlight some achievements made through usage of telecommunication technologies in Mongolia as an example of a developing country with remote areas.
Recent findings: Telemedicine can be implemented not only for remote monitoring, diagnosing, and treating purposes but also can be effectively used for delivering knowledge and consultation services via modern technologies.
Summary: Tele-health services can be successfully added to the traditional approach of physicians, especially in the countries with a vast territory with distant areas.
Keywords: Developing country; Mongolia; Tele-health services; Telecommunication; Telemedicine.
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