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From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
In a strategic effort aimed at revolutionising Nigeria’s healthcare system, the UNICCON Group of Companies has launched MySmartMedic, an AI-driven telemedicine platform designed to improve access to quality healthcare.
The company also called on the Federal Government to integrate the technology into its hospital management system.
UNICCON Group piloted MySmartMedic on Thursday at Galadimawa Village, Abuja, aiming to extend healthcare services to underserved rural communities.
Speaking at the launch in Abuja yesterday, the Chairman of UNICCON Group, Prof. Chuks Ekwueme, said that healthcare should be convenient, not complicated, noting that MySmartMedic provides quick and easy access to quality medical advice, regardless of location or financial status.
He noted that while many existing health applications focus on hospital management, MySmartMedic is designed to make a social impact by leveraging artificial intelligence to provide direct healthcare solutions.
According to him, the platform offers instant virtual consultations, smart symptom analysis, and accessible healthcare services nationwide.
“It will also reduce cost, gap in manpower supply, increase efficiency, increase reach and reduce stress on government facilities.”
“It will be a very good initiative for Government owned hospitals to collaborate with telemedicine providers, by integrating that into it’s hospital management system.
“With a doctor-to-patient ratio far below WHO recommendations, MySmartMedic’s AI system will help to analyse symptoms and recommend next steps, significantly reducing consultation times and improving diagnosis accuracy.
“The platform also offers instant Doctor consultations via video, audio, or chat prescription refills, drug delivery for seamless medication access, specialist Access for chronic disease management, dermatology, mental health, and more.
“Given the shortfall in healthcare workers, health centers and funding, Telemedicine remains the easiest, fastest and affordable means of offering a certain category of health services to the rural areas.
“MySmartMedic aligns with Nigeria’s digital health transformation goals, aiming to support government and private healthcare initiatives in improving nationwide healthcare accessibility.”
He said that the telemedicine does not supplant physical consultation or examination, especially in the cases of emergency, adding that MySmartMedic includes features that will digitally check certain patients’ vitals and display it to the examining telemedicine. On his part, the Village Head of Galadimawa, Alhaji Musa Barde expressed happiness and enthusiasm about the potential of this initiative to bridge the healthcare gap in Nigeria.
Barde said this initiative would go a long way to help the Primary Healthcare (PHC) to cater for more people in the community.
“I am very happy that you are starting with our community. I will give you my full support to ensure its success,” he said.
