Play Zuri launches its mHealth app in Kenya to help connect patients with doctors
E-health startup Play Zuri Health, a branch of the Play Communications Limited has launched its mHealth app in Kenya
The app which is available Google Play Store, Apple Store, as well as the Zuri Health website, will allow users to access health professionals and services across the country. Users will be able to book appointments instantly with any medical professional or hospital within their geographic regions, book laboratory tests, chat with the practitioners via both message and video as an added feature and request for home visits by the Licensed and Certified Medical Practitioners.
mHealth app users can also get their prescription and over the counter medication online and have it delivered to their doorstep.
The SMS service functionality of Zuri Health has been designed to reach a wide range of individuals or users who may not have access to WAP or internet-enabled devices.
“Zuri Health App is very personal to me. Millions of people in Africa do not have access to quality medical care. At Zuri Health we have taken time to develop a product that will fill that gap, giving doctors a wider and easier platform to reach patients who need them. With Zuri Health the underserved populace can now access affordable and sustainable healthcare.” Arthur Ikechukwu Anoke- C.E.O and Co-Founder Zuri Health said.
Zuri Health’s mission is to provide certified, affordable and accessible healthcare solutions via mobile with dedicated apps, wap and SMS services based on availability, location and specialization of the medical providers.
Users will have access to a myriad of professionals and services from across their home counties. They are able
Through the mobile app, the company says it is helping doctors to tap into a wider market of on-demand patients and earn extra money while saving lives.
“In my view, there is an urgent need to drive more meaningful conversations in relation to frameworks around Telemedicine because in Africa very few countries have these yet its fundamental if we should achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.” Daisy Isiaho Project Manager and Co-founder said,
Since the beta launch in November 2020 the company’s predicted three-year growth plan is to have more than 20,000 registered doctors listed, 250,000 premium users and at least 1,000,000 mobile downloads.
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