Education Venezuela Project #68910

SOS for SOS Telemedicina

by Healing Venezuela

Project Report | Oct 31, 2026
Project Report October 2026

By Maria Dolores Farina Gonzalez | Project Leader

SOS Telemedicina, a program of the Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Central de Venezuela, created an innovative project for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 29 years ago. SOS Telemedicina has proven experience to offer accurate and high quality medical knowledge to the country and the region, to contribute to the training of health personnel, as well as a reference for the use of novel communication technology to provide truthful and up-to-date information to the community at large.

Despite the difficult times following the earthquakes on June 24th, we have been able to continue providing our healthcare professionals with new video lessons and materials for their ongoing training—and, above all, offering extensive guidance to our communities through short videos and written posts covering topics such as mental health, physical therapy, ophthalmology, and general medicine.During this period, we have produced the following materials:

During this period, we have produced the following materials:

Video Lectures

What is a prolapse? "Ready-to-use" (prêt-à-porter) treatment for prolapses
Disruptive neurovirulence: Neurological complications from the dengue virus
The eye as a visual organ and its refractive disorders
The crystalline lens: A refractive ally—disorders and clinical management
The tear film: Structure, physiology, and physical chemistry
Supporting breastfeeding within the Kangaroo Mother Care method
The retina and the vitreous humor
Infectious pathology of the eyelids and adnexa
Ocular inflammation: A systemic warning sign
Eyelids and ocular adnexa
A window into the vascular system
Retinopathy of prematurity: Crucial background information
Glaucoma
Disorders of ocular motility
Ophthalmological emergencies: Dos and don'ts

Educational Modules

Growth and short stature

The Kangaroo Mother Care method in newborn care
Autism spectrum disorder: Warning signs and neurodevelopmental care
Pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation for trauma and amputations
Psycho-emotional state in children and adolescents three months after an earthquake

High-risk pregnancy

Cervical cancer and pregnancy
Placenta accreta spectrum
Parvovirus B19: Diagnosis and management during pregnancy

Infectious Diseases

Typhoid fever: Lessons from a classic diagnosis in the modern era
What lies behind pain accompanied by fever? • Pulmonary nocardiosis

Teleclinics

High-risk pregnancy (2)

Care for women in the post-earthquake period
Guillain-Barré syndrome and pregnancy

Growth and short stature (3)

Kangaroo Mother Care for newborns
Pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation for trauma and amputations
Child psycho-emotional health in the context of natural disasters

Infectious diseases (1)

Lessons in infectious diseases and epidemiology during post-earthquake emergencies

Brief segments for the community (112)

Ophthalmology (5)

Autism (2)

Otolaryngology (15)

Kangaroo Mother Care (4)

Post-earthquake community guidance:

Gynecology and Obstetrics (8)

Ophthalmology (5)

Pediatrics (15)

Public Health (8)

Nutrition and Dietetics (5)

Pediatric Neurology (1)

Gastroenterology (2)

Otolaryngology (2)

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (5)

Internal Medicine (2)

Infectious diseases (1)

Mental health (32)

Our products are available on the SOS Telemedicina YouTube channel and our social media channels @sostelemedicina.

Social media metrics—our primary tracking source—show an increase since our last report in July:

Instagram: 19,713 followers, 240 posts, and 357 stories, reaching 152,200 users (up 325%), with 1.2 million views (up 686.9%).

YouTube: 1,486,859 views (July–October), with an increase of 3,317 followers, bringing the current total to 91,532.

Our goal is to continue generating validated information from the Faculty of Medicine for the purpose of remote education, training, and information dissemination for healthcare personnel. While contributions have been very limited in recent months, we will continue to promote the importance of this program in order to strengthen the quality of care that healthcare personnel provide to various segments of the population.

Video class

Segments for the community

Video class recording

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Jul 6, 2026
Project Report July 2026

By Hector Arrechedera | Project Leader

Video tutorial on cardiovascular clinical semiolog

Thanks to our donors, we have been able to continue training healthcare personnel and providing preventative information to the general public.

During this period, we have produced the following materials:

Video Lessons

What is meant by prolapse? Ready-to-wear treatment of prolapses - Published-Dr. José Antonio Lanz
Diabetes. Clinical aspects, diagnosis, and treatment - Published-Dr. María Esperanza Velásquez
Insulin therapy. Beyond ketoacidosis-Dr. Joalice Villalobos
Management of type 1 diabetes. Children and adolescents-Dr. Gisela Merino

Teleclinics

Growth and Short Stature

Hepatoblastoma in children: Diagnosis and treatment
Autism spectrum disorder: Warning signs and neurodevelopmental support
Kangaroo Mother Care in newborn care

High-Risk Pregnancy

Cervical cancer and pregnancy
Placenta accreta spectrum
Parvovirus and pregnancy

Infectious Diseases

Hepatosplenomegaly and fever: a diagnostic challenge in pediatrics
What lies behind the pain and fever?
Challenges in chronic respiratory infections

Micro-Lectures for the Community

Myopia (10)

o    Myopia Awareness
o    Consequences of Myopia - Early Detection
o    Ophthalmological Evaluation
o    Habit Control for Myopia
o    The Importance of the Role of Parents, Guardians, and Teachers
o    Early Detection
o    Visual Acuity Assessment in Pediatric Patients
o    Mechanisms for Myopia Control
o    Strategies for Myopia Control
o    Preparation of Eye Drops

Autism (5)

o    What is autism?
o    Warning signs
o    Underlying causes
o    What do we look for when we see a red flag or warning sign in a child's psychomotor development?
o    What should I do if I suspect my child or a family member shows signs of autism spectrum disorder?

Diabetes (5)

o    Importance of visual assessment in diabetic patients
o    Causes of vision loss in diabetic patients
o    Fundus examination
o    Ophthalmologist visits for diabetic patients despite good vision
o    Diagnosis in the early stages of vision loss

Otolaryngology and Rhinology (10)

o    What is allergic rhinitis?
o    Difference between allergic rhinitis and the common cold
o    What to do in case of a nosebleed at home?
o    Nasal cleaning
o    Foreign objects in the nasal cavity (2)
o    Use of electronic cigarettes
o    What is epistaxis?
o    Use of nasal sprays and drops
o    Consequences of vaping

Kangaroo Mother Care (3)

o   Breastfeeding support
o   What is Kangaroo Mother Care?
o   Kangaroo Mother Care and breastfeeding

Our products are available on the SOS Telemedicina YouTube channel and our social media channels @sostelemedicina.

The metrics from our social media platforms, which are our primary source of monitoring, show an increase since our last report in June:

Instagram: 177,8 % increase in views, 107 % increase in reach, and 95.6% increase in followers.

YouTube: 201,908 views (April-June), for a total of 90.151 to date.

Our goal is to continue generating validated information from the Faculty of Medicine for education, training, and remote information on the most important aspects of general health, reproductive health, and pediatric and adolescent care, thereby strengthening the quality of care that healthcare personnel provide to different population groups. This education also contributes to responsible decision-making and the full exercise of health rights for all members of the community without discrimination.

Video tutorial on cardiovascular clinical semiolog

Videoconference Pelvic organ prolapse

Video lesson recording

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Mar 5, 2026
Project Report March 2026

By Hector Arrechedera | Project Leader

Video class and video conference

Thanks to our donors, we have been able to continue training healthcare personnel and providing preventative information to the general public.

During this period, we have produced the following materials:

Video Lessons

• Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Children and Adolescents: Practical Management - Dr. Joalice Villalobos
• Diabetes: Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Dr. María Esperanza Velásquez
• Insulin Therapy: Beyond Ketoacidosis - Dr. Joalice Villalobos
• Management of Type 1 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents - Dr. Gisela Merino
• Common Infectious Diseases in Pediatrics - Dr. Lisbeth Aurenty
• HPV Vaccine: Eliminating Cervical Cancer - Dr. Lourdes Morillo
• Prenatal Care: Risk Stratification - Dr. Daniel Márquez Contreras

Teleclinics

Growth and Short Stature

• Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy and Quality of Life
• Child Neurodevelopment: Regression, Delay, or Arrest?
• Precocious Puberty in Girls: Psycho-emotional and Social Impact

High-Risk Pregnancy

• Autoimmune Hepatitis and Pregnancy
• Exploring Deep Vein Thrombosis in Pregnancy

Infectious Diseases

• Fever of Unknown Origin: A Diagnostic Challenge
• Prolonged Fever and Generalized Lymphadenopathy in Pediatrics
• Prolonged Febrile Syndrome: A Diagnostic Challenge for the Infectious Disease Specialist

Internal Medicine

• Monoclonal Gammopathy and Calcium Disorders

Educational Topics

High-Risk Pregnancy (8)

• The goal in HIV: zero mother-to-child transmission
• Psychotropic Drugs and Pregnancy
• Fibromyalgia and Pregnancy
• Autoimmune Hepatitis and Pregnancy

Growth and Short Stature

• Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy and Quality of Life
• Acute Adrenal Insufficiency
• Precocious Puberty in Girls

Internal Medicine (5)

• Optic Neuropathies
• Granulomatous Diseases
• Multiple Myeloma Epidemiology, Classification, and Management

Infectious Diseases

• Opportunistic Infections and Kaposi's Sarcoma in the Context of HIV
• Prolonged Fever and Generalized Lymphadenopathy in Pediatrics

Micro-Lectures for the Community

Type 1 Diabetes: Diagnosis and Treatment (7)

• Dr. María Esperanza Velásquez
• Dr. Gisela Merino
• Dr. Joalice Villalobos

Prevention of Gender-Based Violence (4)

Dr. Magdalena Suleiman

Our products are available on the SOS Telemedicina YouTube channel and our social media channels @sostelemedicina.

The metrics from our social media platforms, which are our primary source of monitoring, show an increase since our last report in November:

Instagram: 755.3% increase in views, 496.7% increase in reach, and 117.6% increase in followers.

YouTube: 211,907 views (November-February) with a 90.7% increase in followers, for a total of 89,499 to date.

Youtube channel and IG

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