El Salvador has opened the fourth phase of its national telemedicine platform, DoctorSv, extending access to citizens between 51 and 60 years of age. With this expansion, the app now covers Salvadorans from 18 to 60, marking another step in the government’s plan to bring virtual healthcare to the entire population.
President Nayib Bukele announced the update on Friday, writing: “We already opened the fourth stage: from 51 to 60 years old. In other words, @doctorsvapp is now available for everyone between 18 and 60, and it will soon be open to all Salvadorans. AI-assisted medical care, medicines, imaging, lab studies, mental health, nutrition, and much more—all completely free. Step by step, we will build the best healthcare system in the world, God willing.”
Launched on November 13 with support from Google, DoctorSv allows any Salvadoran—regardless of whether they are affiliated with the national social security system—to receive virtual consultations through their mobile phones. Initially available only to users aged 18 to 29, the service now includes mental health and nutrition assistance, in addition to general medical follow-ups.
Although DoctorSv is not designed for emergencies, it provides AI-assisted guidance managed by licensed physicians who handle each case. According to its terms and conditions, the platform may use personal and medical data for scientific research as part of its development and public health initiatives.