Thank you @ateame for your commendable work on @DocVirtu.
Digital health is one of our priorities with the aim to create a National Digital Health Ecosystem, leveraging interoperable, standard‐based digital systems and is key to accelerate our journey towards #UHC.
VirtuDoc is a great technology designed to make physical location-based healthcare service less mandatory using virtual video consultations, lab works, etc. https://t.co/1iouo2CvCr
Developed by talented Ethiopians working with @ateame, it was launched in #Ethiopia this week.
“Using digital platforms allows health systems to better manage the COVID-19 response and to maintain the delivery of essential health services." Operational guidance on maintaining essential health services, WHO. @WHO@ateame@DrSenait https://t.co/6wMY0jKDvi
“ ........ many outpatient visits can be effectively managed via telemedicine without compromising patient care.” The Rise of Telemedicine: Lessons from a Global Pandemic.
https://t.co/mP8LUKeW6v
Advantages of Telemedicine
📌 No transportation time or cost
📌No need to take time off of work
📌Eliminates child care or elderly care issues
📌On demand options
📌Access to specialists
📌Less time in waiting room
📌Less risk of catching a new illness