VOV-developed apps give online health consultations

The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) on September 28 launched new smartphone and computer applications to give online health care services, with the aim of improving the health care quality for the community.
VOV-developed apps give online health consultations ảnh 1VO​V General Director Nguyen The Ky addresses the ceremony to launch VOV-Doctor24 and VOV-Bacsi24 apps (Source: vov.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) on September 28launched new smartphone and computer applications to give online health careservices, with the aim of improving the health care quality for the community.

Introduced in Vietnam for the first time, the VOV-Doctor24 andVOV-Bacsi24 via video calls allow users to register for health consultationservices with doctors across the country at any time.

Developed by the VOV FM89, the radio channel for health and food safety,the apps are compatible with IOS, Android and Windows users, with free 3G and4G services support and high security. Users can also save conversations withdoctors for re-listening.

Addressing the launching ceremony, VOV General Director Nguyen The Kysaid that the apps are expected to help those in need of health consultationsto connect with physicians amidst the overload situation in hospitals.

He also expressed his hope to receive feedback from users for timelyimprovement.

Meanwhile, Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien lauded the introductionof the apps, saying that they will help save time and efforts of patients,especially those in remote areas, while easing overloads in hospitals.

She pledged to cooperate with the VOV to run the apps, especially inbuilding lists of doctors and hospitals involving in the service.-VNA
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