A Lagos-based Medical Doctor, Dr Ayotomiwa Ayilola, has launched a virtual medical consultation website, NourishMedpro, which will allow Nigerians to have access to medical consultation with foreign medical practitioners.
Disclosing this, Ayilola, explained that the platform will make it possible for anyone to access affordable health care from the comfort of their homes or offices with the aid of their internet-enabled devices with foreign doctors.
According to him, with the new innovation, Nigerians will be able to access medical doctors in the United States of America, the United Kingdom and other countries without the need to physically travel abroad.
He stated that a virtual consultation enables people to have a consultation with a medical doctor via video digital technology.
He said “It means patients can speak to a doctor using their smartphone, tablet, or personal computer or through any device of their choice.
The platform makes it possible for anyone to access affordable health care from the comfort of their homes, offices or on the go with the aid of their internet-enabled devices.
He said “healthcare should be convenient and accessible to every Nigerian. This belief birthed the development of this healthcare platform,”
Ayilola while explaining what informed his decision about the initiative for Nigerians, said the platform will allow Nigerians to have access to good doctors and healthcare without having to travel abroad.
He said “My intention is to ensure that people in Nigeria can have access to speak to doctors in the US and UK without having to travel on a subsidized fee.
“On our platform, you can also search for different hospitals and book an appointment with any hospital of your choice without leaving the shore of Nigeria”
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