Medplus and Mobihealth International are partnering to deepen the nationwide adoption of telemedicine across Nigeria.
This follows the recent nationwide launch of telehealth hubs aimed at offering convenient and accessible doctor consultations.
The partners disclosed that the Medplus-Telehealth collaboration aims to enhance patient care by closing the gap between pharmacy visits and doctors’ follow-ups.
“Through this strategic alliance, customers across over 150 Medplus stores in 19 states can now walk in and consult licensed doctors virtually, access genuine medications, and receive quick access to primary health care,” Joke Bakare, founder/CEO, Medplus, said in a statement.
She noted that the innovative partnership is capable of transforming access to primary care one pharmacy at a time, and disclosed that the is at the forefront of transforming pharmacy care in Nigeria.
“Our partnership with Mobihealth ensures that every Medplus store is not just a place to buy medicine, but a gateway to timely, affordable, and trusted healthcare services,” Bakare said.
Funmi Adewara, founder/CEO, Mobihealth, stated that the partnership is a major milestone in their mission to make healthcare accessible to all Nigerians.
“By embedding telehealth hubs in Medplus stores, we are offering people the power to consult a doctor — anytime, anywhere — at an affordable rate, while ensuring genuine medication is always within reach,” Adewara said.
According to her, the partnership is designed to offer in-store telehealth hubs with private booths and diagnostic support for virtual doctor consultations, walk-in and virtual access to medical care, and e-prescriptions filled on-site or delivered to customers’ doorsteps.
“This initiative is particularly impactful for busy urban dwellers and underserved populations who often face long wait times, high costs, or limited access to quality medical professionals.”
