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The Maldives, in the Indian Ocean, consists of a chain of approximately 1,190 coral islands (of which about 200 are permanently inhabited) spread over roughly 90,000 sq km.
Despite high ratios of skilled health personnel-to-population ratios overall,1 the geography of The Maldives presents challenges in serving the healthcare needs of those living on the smaller, more remote islands. These residents have traditionally travelled to the nearest island with a hospital, to the capital Malé, or even to neighbouring countries for healthcare.
The Republic of Maldives’ Ministry of Health’s Master Plan 2016-2025 included the use of telemedicine technologies in its framework for action in order to ‘develop mechanisms for distant diagnosis.’ The expansion of telemedicine in The Maldives is needed to improve access to healthcare, especially in geographically remote areas.
What are the benefits of telehealth in The Maldives?
- Healthcare seekers are able to consult with doctors where they are, avoiding travelling long distances with the associated costs and time-off work.
- Telemedicine allows patients and staff in primary care clinics on smaller islands to connect with specialists in hospitals in the capital and elsewhere.
- Telemedicine is more efficient. Doctors are able to triage patients remotely, review images and test results, to decide when an in-person consultation is required.
- Remote patient monitoring can improve the management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.
- The ability to remotely supervise post-operative patients enables shorter hospital stays and reduced costs.
A new partnership to provide the ideal virtual health solution for the Maldives
- Medoment has partnered with Mediflex to launch a Virtual Healthcare Service in the Maldives.
- Now patients can book and consult with their preferred doctors and specialists from anywhere in the Maldives, using Mediflex Virtual Health.
Mediflex has a long and rich history in the Maldivian healthcare industry as a subsidiary of Medtech Maldives, one of the major suppliers of healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical products in the country. Medtech is a leading partner and distributor of several reputable medical equipment brands with partnerships across the globe.
Medoment, the flagship brand of HT Works, offers a comprehensive engagement solution for both in-clinic and virtual medical care, with online consultation booking and management, teleconsultation, and a patient engagement portal within a single platform. HT Works are experts in healthcare informatics with a collective experience of over 70 years in the sector and offices located in Dubai, London, and Colombo.
Key features of Mediflex Virtual Health
- Search for doctors by name, speciality, language
- View doctors’ profiles and schedules
- Book and manage appointments online for yourself or family members
- Access virtual appointments from any device
- Invite relatives, carers, other healthcare professionals or specialists into video consultations
Access medical records or test results online
- Automated appointment reminder service
- Virtual waiting room for teleconsultations
- Online consent management
- Secure direct messaging
- Online prescriptions and refills
- Secure online payment and communication with insurance companies
- Industry Standard Security and Data Protection Compliance (HIPAA)
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