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Telehealth devices were given to three rural health units (RHUs) in Davao Oriental, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region XI said.

Online consultations on personal health will evolve post-pandemic

Almost two years into the pandemic and health – both physical and mental – remains to be a top priority. But while we’ve all done our best to adjust and adapt our routines and habits to take better care of ourselves and our loved ones, when it comes to actual medical concerns, it still gets challenging because the risk of being exposed in a hospital or clinic to get the needed healthcare sometimes feels greater than the benefit of getting help – not to mention the pricey cost of consultations and conflicts in our daily schedules when trying to book appointments. And so as much as possible, we want to avoid having to attend face-to-face sessions, especially for non-emergency cases.

Healthcare in the Philippines now becomes more accessible with mWell, the country’s first fully integrated, one-stop health & lifestyle app aimed at transforming the way healthcare is delivered through online doctor consultations, health education, wellness programs, online pharmacy services, and more.

More than ever before, healthcare businesses face numerous challenges as they seek to provide customers with a high level of care whilst ensuring their operations stay profitable. Providers need a way to communicate medical advances and improvements to services whilst managing growing demand from patients.

For the thousands of babies born with a cleft each year, speech therapy is an essential need. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has disrupted access to speech therapy services. Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity, stands by its commitment to continue promoting comprehensive cleft care despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic with the launch of its online speech therapy services.

A handful of the country’s top eCommerce executives recently consolidated to establish Mediclick PH, a new online-only pharmacy and health platform that aims to make the shift to online medicine as comprehensive and convenient as possible.