Healthcare on the Go Campaign launched to popularize telemedicine in Uganda
Wilbrod Okungu, the Netdoc Medicare Chief Executive Officer, said healthcare is not a luxury but a right; but there has been a gap that they are trying to address.
A campaign to promote the use of telemedicine has been rolled out by Netdoc Medicare, Uganda’s leading telemedicine platform, designed to make healthcare accessible for everyone, anytime, anywhere.
The Healthcare on the Go Campaign, according to Richard Olowo, the Client Operations Manager at Netdoc Medicare, is a revolutionary initiative that will redefine the healthcare landscape in the country.
Throughout the four-month campaign, Netdoc will offer high quality medical consultations accessible to everyone, anywhere and anytime through the Netdoc Telemedicine app.
“In an age where technology is rapidly transforming the way medical services are access, Netdoc stands as a beacon of progress,” Olowo told the press conference at the launch of the campaign.
“In today’s fast paced world, waiting for medical care is not an option,” Olowo said, explaining that Healthcare on the Go campaign is aimed at providing on-demand access to quality healthcare proffesionals through their digital platform.
He said the innovative platform empowers users to consult with over 350 health specialists, receive prescription and access a wide range of medical services, all from the comfort of their homes, workplaces or any preferred location.
The Netdoc App connects users with licensed healthcare providers instantly via video or voice calls, text or chat, and emails. Patients can also receive e-prescriptions for medications, directly sent to them at their convenience. The app connects patients to hospitals.
Emmanuel Ngwero, the IT Manager, said the system is safe and secure. He said they have worked with National Information Technology Authority – Uganda, Google and Apple and secured data protection certification.
“This means that the patient’s data is secure. Only your doctor will have access to your information. The communication between the patient and the doctor is encrypted. The messages move as codes and hard to interpret,” Ngwero told journalists.
