A new telehealth application launched in Abuja on Tuesday is projected to save the Nigerian economy up to ten billion dollars annually by tackling lost manpower and reducing preventable deaths. Home Health Management Services Limited unveiled the platform, which promises to deliver rapid healthcare to Nigerians directly from their mobile phones.
The service, developed in partnership with India’s Tirubaa Technology, Asian Super Speciality Hospital, and Panacea, aims to bridge critical gaps in Nigeria’s healthcare system. Founder Sam Adejoh Okedi stated that the economic benefits would be transformative.
He explained that the savings would come from reducing worker absenteeism, preventing the spread of contagious diseases, and lowering mortality rates among children and pregnant women. “This system saves cost, time, and, most importantly, lives,” Okedi stated, emphasizing that telehealth eliminates travel expenses and provides access to both Nigerian doctors and international specialists.
The initiative has garnered support across healthcare advocates and lawmakers. Director Summit Gupta of Panacea and Asian Hospitals highlighted the partnership’s potential for knowledge exchange between India and Nigeria. Medical practitioner Dr. Joy Audu shared a powerful endorsement, recalling a tragic incident where a patient died after a desperate midnight call for help went unanswered. She affirmed the innovation would provide crucial immediate support.
Ms. Catherine Ajefu of the Warrior Sickle Cell organization, which supports over 200 children, expressed strong hope that the platform would serve as a vital lifeline for patients with chronic conditions. The political backing for the digital shift was confirmed by Honorable David Adrian Zakaria, who revealed that lawmakers are already processing a bill to protect patient information and support the innovation through robust legislation. He announced that the legislative process is ongoing and there is no cause for alarm, confirming the government’s readiness to embrace the transformative potential of telehealth for the Nigerian people.