Leh: A delegation comprising doctors led by Director, Medijunction Smart Healthcare Pvt Ltd and Dr Alok Kumar, called on the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, RK Mathur, in New Delhi.
The delegation proposed providing telemedicine healthcare facilities along with the physical presence of medical staff in remote areas of Ladakh, including doctors and nurses. They also discussed providing instant healthcare services at doorsteps and digital ICU (intensive care unit). The delegation further proposed setting up rural digital clinics, integrating various services and properly utilising doctor’s time.
The delegation proposed making multi-speciality doctors available in remote areas, reducing turnaround time and providing better health at a reduced cost.
LG Mathur inquired about the offline collection of data and treatment in areas without internet connectivity. He suggested using satellite-based internet or VSATs for providing telemedicine services in remote areas. He stressed the need for providing trained staff for patients in remote areas of Ladakh.
