Firm Integrates Telemedicine to Offer Affordable Healthcare Solutions

Emma Okonji

As access to affordable healthcare continues to pose huge burden on the African continent despite government-backed insurance schemes and the implementation of policies aimed at achieving universal health coverage, Wellahealth has restated its commitment to empower marginalised communities through its affordable healthcare technology solutions. 

According to recent statistics, 90 per cent of Nigerian citizens have to pay out-of-pocket for their healthcare expenses, exacerbating the burden of poverty. Shockingly, a staggering 97 per cent of Nigerians lack health insurance to address prevalent illnesses such as malaria, diarrhea, and diabetes. The year 2021 alone witnessed over 200,000 deaths due to malaria in Nigeria, affecting an additional 61 million individuals, according to report.

Leading providers like WellaHealth in Nigeria focus on covering common health needs such as Malaria, Typhoid, Doctor Access via a Telemedicine Service, Hospital Cashback, Heart and Diabetes check at affordable prices. The providers collaborate with local healthcare facilities, clinics, hospitals, and pharmacies to ensure that medical attention is accessible within communities.

Leveraging digital innovation, Wellahealth integrates telemedicine and other services at cost-effective rates, ensuring marginalised groups can benefit from modern healthcare solutions.

Identifying some significant obstacles to micro health insurance, such as the limited awareness and misconceptions about insurance concepts, which hinder enrollment, including sustainability issues, Wellahealth’s Marketing and Communications Lead, Mr. Joseph Okoroafor, said in a statement that micro health insurance programs frequently relied on a delicate balance between premium collection and payment of claims.