COVID-19 – UAE Clinics Closed Reach Doctors Via Telehealth

Speaking of the use of technology, when in situations like the unstoppable outbreak of a pandemic, one realizes the benefits of having it. Those who find out the best way to use is can dig out the benefits much earlier than others can. And that what UAE is doing. After fighting recklessly against the spread of the contagious disease the coronavirus, the UAE professionals have come up with the smart use of technology to make the professional guidance and UAE healthcare assistance available for a huge percentage of patients at their convenience. Now UAE doctors are available round the clock through video and voice calls.

Doctor for Every Citizen

The program launched under the name “Doctor for Every Citizen” makes it’s easier and safer to get in touch with the doctor at any time a patient wants. The doctors are now available through voice and video calls for the affected ones to guide them about ways they can treat themselves at home and prevent the infection from spreading. As a matter of fact, there is no drug still available that can treat the virus so all you can do is to prevent it. Launched by the Dubai Health Authority under the Article 5 of the Fifty Year Charter this program has been making huge progress by establishing a sound communication and decreasing the patient count of those who are less infected. Now people are getting isolated at their home. The best thing about the program is that it provides free consultation and medication to al the patients. This is the best initiation to get rid of the COVID-19.

Measures Included In The Telehealth Program

“This will especially benefit residents on self-quarantine at home as they will be able to get any health-related queries they may have, answered without leaving the comfort of their homes,” said DrTaryam, CEO of the Primary Healthcare Sector (DHA). Through video calls, apps and social networking platforms like WhatsApp, the DHA physicians will stay available for the residents. In case of finding any symptoms, people are asked to get the free consultation and discuss the situation before it worsens. This program helps in spreading awareness to those who know little about handling self-isolation and medication. Not only an initial consultation will be provided but there will be a proper follow-up session to know in detail about the progress. If the doctor will find the need to get the patent hospitalized, he will suggest the nearest hospital and will report the authorities. Through the telehealth measures, many other organizations private and semi-government also surfaced with their contribution to eradicating the pandemic disease.

How ‘Doctor for Every Citizen’ Works

The residents are encouraged to download the free app from the Play Store and App Store and sign up to avail the professional services. They can even book the appointment by calling the hotline 800 342. With this easy to approach method, no patient faces hurdles in reaching out to the trained specialists.

Marina Medical Center

Among the many other names, the leading healthcare clinic, Marina Medical Center too began its consultation online. Now patents can select their desired specialist and seek help whenever they want. The clinic has provided its contact details that includes the phone numbers under the caption of every social media posts. The patients are encouraged to get assisted by the professionals who will be there to help them all the time.

Wrap Up

With such innovative healthcare measures, UAE is expected to clear out all the patients and get back to the normal lifestyle soon. The authorities together with the well-trained panels of doctors are striving to take control of the pandemic and hopefully they will succeed.