Patients who use the Lagos State Government owned ‘Eko Telemed’ platform have expressed diverse opinion about the virtual medical consultation service.
Again, healthcare professionals say though the service should be extended beyond the post-COVID-19 pandemic experience, certain structures should be in place in order to make it acceptable to the generality of Nigerians.
According to the General Manager of LASHMA, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, ‘Eko Telemed’ would increase access to care, reduce the challenge of going to hospitals during this period of restricted movement, except for emergencies. “Because of the pandemic, I’ve not been to the hospital and I’ve been having some pain; so, I called them and we talked at length and the doctor prescribed some medication for me.
Speaking with our correspondent on behalf of the General Manager of LASHWA, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, Head, Business Development and Marketing for LASHMA, Mr. Rotimi Olatunji, said the platform had been effective and provides services to reduce the number of hospital visits by patients.
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