As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on it’s a good idea to pay more attention to your health and MTN, though its mobile money app, is making healthcare a bit more accessible.
The network operator has expanded the digital services offered in MoMo to include a pre-paid digital healthcare solution. This solution makes use of pre-paid vouchers which start at R370. The service aims to provide an affordable alternative to those without access to medical aid savings.
“The high cost of medical aid and affordability constraints are increasing the need for prepaid medical aid to expand health care coverage more broadly and fairly,” explains chief officer for mobile financial services at MTN SA, Felix Kamenga.
The service is offered in partnership with CareWorks and the vouchers issued is valid for three years. The voucher incorporates access to specific, select medicine that may be recommended by a nurse or prescribed by the doctor during the video consultation.
“The best thing about this is people only pay when they need to access health services. They are freed from large monthly bills for medical care they do not use, but still get the benefit of a one-on-one consultation with a healthcare provider. It saves time and money, but also ensures the most vulnerable are not left without the care they need,” Kamenga adds.
What’s more is that should a nurse be able to resolve your problem without the need of consulting a doctor you will be refunded R125 into your MoMo wallet.
The vouchers cover the following tests, should a doctor recommend you take them:
- Blood pressure
- Temperature
- Oxygen saturation
- Glucose
- BMI
- Urine dipsticks
The video doctor service can also be used to get a sick note or a repeat prescription which is great if you can’t physically get to a doctor.
“COVID-19 has shown that access to reliable, professional health solutions is a major challenge for many people across the country. Which indicates a genuine need to close the gap between affordable and accessible healthcare. In line with MTN’s belief that everyone deserves to benefit from the connected world, we continue to harness our expertise in the digital space to deliver solutions that matter,” Kamenga concludes.
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