Communications technologies and telemedicine have the potential to help overcome some of the healthcare challenges in remote regions. Cell phones are rapidly transforming the African continent. It is estimated that 97% of the people in Tanzania have access to a cell phone. Computers are slowly making their way into rural Africa. Computers and cell phones can connect patients in developing communities with doctors around the world. Many health practitioners are interested in performing outreach in developing communities but cannot make commitments to long-term international assignments. Short-term mission trips are very expensive and not sustainable solutions.