Telemedicine app for users

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Vuniwai is said to be Fiji’s first online telemedicine app which would connect the public with healthcare professionals for consultations on health issues, book appointments, receive online prescriptions through their smartphone or laptop.

According to Vodafone the VUNIWAI app enables users to chat with a doctor online or over live video from their smartphone or laptop without the hassle of a waiting room.

The doctor would then take the users medical history and symptoms, and recommend a treatment including e-prescriptions and lab work.

Dr Kris Naidu who is a qualified family physician and owner of the VUNIWAI app, said they were delighted to be introducing the digital age of healthcare to Fiji.

“VUNIWAI allows you to consult a doctor at your fingertips and from the comfort of your home,” he said.

“Telemedicine is the use of electronic information and telecommunication technology to get the health care wherever you need it whilst adhering to social distancing requirements.

“All you need is a phone or device with the internet to continue your medical care while protecting yourself and your healthcare provider from COVID-19.

“Using VUNIWAI, a patient can text consult or video consult a doctor and receive an e-Prescription.”

Shailendra Prasad, Vodafone Head of E-Commerce, said Vodafone was enabling businesses through its digital platforms to continue to serve their customers remotely whilst being able to receive payment remotely via the M-PAiSA mobile wallet.

“At a time when access to health professionals and doctors is critical given the current pandemic, Vodafone is pleased to partner with VUNIWAI App to offer Telemedicine services to Fijians from registered and qualified health professionals with minimum contact,” he said.

“With Vuniwai, patients literally have access to healthcare advice 24/7 on their fingertips,” he said.

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