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From January 2018, Nigerians will have access to
doctors all over the world via a telemedicine mobile app expected to be freely
available for all users next year.
Speaking at the launch of the Dokita247.com app
at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos on Tuesday, Dr Richard Afonja, the app
developer, said the mobile app will reduce medical tourism as well as the
number of hours spent at hospitals across the country.
The app, he said, will give also Nigerians
access to specialists, who hitherto take weeks and months before they could be
seen or reached physically.
According to Dr. Afonja, the app which can
be downloaded on Google Playstore and Apple store, is currently in use in the
United States of America but will be available in other African countries later
this year.
He added that using the app may extend the
lifespan of Nigerians as they can seat in the comfort of their home and office
for the consultation, laboratory tests and drug prescriptions.
