Digital health technology improves quality and patient safety in Nigeria, a complete healthcare mobile app that offers free teleconsultation with doctors along with home delivery of medicines and healthcare products developed by the MeCure “Smart Buy” is proving a hit with more than 34,000 registrations says the organisation.
Nigeria is embracing technology as a way to improve healthcare for its citizens, especially those living in remote and rural areas.
In less than three months after going live, the app, which is available on both Android and iOS smartphones, is generating massive interest from consumers in Lagos as it aims to provide easy access to healthcare, which has been a big pain point for Nigerians.
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“Our vision is to provide access to primary healthcare services in the most affordable and convenient way possible,” said Adekunle Megbuwawon, chief medical officer of the company.
Megbuwawon says traditionally, access to top-quality doctors has been the very first problem for all of us, and we are resolving this by removing barriers using technology.
He, therefore, explains that if you are sick today, just download the app and book a teleconsultation with our panel of qualified doctors. They will give you a call, assess your health condition and advise on the way forward.
“In case a physical examination is needed, they will refer you to a qualified doctor closest to you. For simple ailments that can be treated with over-the-counter medication, consumers can get it home delivered within 2-3 hours anywhere in Lagos,” says Megbuwawon.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s healthcare system is underfunded leading to poor services and suffering for many of its citizens, but digital health are beginning to fill the gap with some innovative solutions.
“It is quite overwhelming considering the fact that we have not spent a Naira yet on marketing the product. All credit goes to the doctors, in-house pharmacists and delivery agents who are working very hard to ensure quality consultation is provided and the required medicines are delivered within the shortest possible time frame to our customers,” said Adil Shaikh chief technology officer at MeCure SmartBuy
