10 September 2026

Community Newsroom takes an in-depth look at Vula Medical’s journey to three million patient referrals and what this milestone means for health professionals and the patients they care for.

The feature explores how Vula helps health professionals access specialist advice, reduce unnecessary patient transfers and collaborate across South Africa’s public and private healthcare sectors. It also examines the platform’s role in clinical learning, the research supporting digital referral models and Vula’s growth from 367 referrals in its first year to a network of more than 45,000 registered health professionals.

At its heart, the article looks beyond the numbers to the clinical decisions, shared expertise and connections that shape each patient’s care.

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