WED, APRIL 22 2020-theG&BJournal- The Lagos State Government has launched a novel medical consultation service, the Eko TELEMED, designed by the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) to facilitate increased access to healthcare and reduce the challenges associated with going to hospitals during this period of restricted movements.
The General Manager LASHMA, Dr Emmanuella Zamba, who disclosed the launch of the project said residents would have access to highly-trained and experienced physicians for non-emergency primary care consultation via voice or video call from Wednesday, April 22.
Dr Zamba added that Doctors and Case Managers would be available 24/7 on Eko TELEMED to provide medical services to residents for a period of eight weeks as the state continues to roll out its strategies for containing the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘’If further medical treatment is needed after due consultation with medical doctors, non coronavirus cases would be referred to designated Healthcare providers under the Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS) or preferred Healthcare Provider,’’ She said.
According to Dr Zamba, patients with high COVID-19 suspicion will, however, be directed to designated testing sites and isolation centres in Lagos State through the toll free 08000CORONA hotline.
The EKO TELEMED, designed as part of the State Government’s COVID-19 response measure, is also aimed at creating an entry point for the quicker evacuation of confirmed and severely ill COVID-19 cases to the designated treatment facility. This is aimed at ensuring better health outcomes for affected citizens and reducing morbidity and mortality associated with the pandemic.
Dr Zamba urged residents who develop any COVID-19 health issues during the lockdown period to dial 08000EKOMED or 08000356633 toll-free lines for consultation, while encouraging all residents to tap into the opportunity for prompt attention and further protection of lives.
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