By Kitts D. Mabonga
KAMPALA
Public has been urged to engage the new virtual telemedicine platforms which help connect patients with medical professionals from the comfort of their homes.
“The world has become a global village with the use of Information Technology (ICT) therefore we call upon Uganda to embrace the new development” said Brenda Namiiro, the business development services manager at Net Doc.
Namiiro made remarks while making her company profile presentation during the three-day Medexpo Africa event at UMA multi-purpose hall Lugogo which attracted different participants from the EAC and the rest of the world.
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The conference was a hub for innovation, networking, and knowledge-sharing for healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts.
During the function, hundreds received free medical consultation services.
Namiiro said the event was part of their strategy of revolutionizing Healthcare services in Uganda,
Net Doc which is a virtual healthcare platform with over 350 specialists including doctors, nurses, and psychologists is committed to offering exclusive Virtual Medical Solutions to the public and just requires a patient to click on their Net Doc app on their phone and immediate action commences.
She pointed out that Net Doc’s mission is to provide accessible and convenient healthcare to everyone in Uganda, regardless of location as their virtual platform easily connects patients with medical professionals from the comfort of their homes or workplaces, reducing barriers to healthcare access.
Dr.Swalha Nabukeera the expo’s head of patients’ education desk said the expo being the first of its kind in the country served as a cornerstone in their broader health literacy campaign, dedicated to enlightening the masses and fostering awareness regarding the myriad medical conditions and services accessible within the nation.
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She noted that the event brought together healthcare professionals, experts, researchers, policymakers and exhibitors from Uganda, East Africa and the globe who showcased the latest advancements, technology and innovations in the medical field.
She pointed out that the high profile event was prompted after new medical research indicated that many people who are getting infected with preventable diseases but either report at healthcare facilities late or do not access accurate information in regard to their medical challenges resulting in poor prescriptions.
She commended the more than 50 eminent and diverse healthcare professionals, over a dozen reputable hospitals, and healthcare institutions for having attended the event saying beyond networking, the expo served as a platform to share information about common health problems.
She noted that during the three days, a series of symposiums led by renowned doctors discussed and covered the latest advancements in medical technology, patient care, and healthcare management, among others.
There was free screening of common health conditions such as diabetes and their complications, stroke, heart health, eye and ear pathology, hypertension, mental health, nutrition and children among others.
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