Britam offers patients mobile phone treatment service

Thursday, June 25, 2020 0:01

By JOHN MUTUA

Jackson Theuri, acting chief executive officer Britam General Insurance.

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Britam Insurance #ticker:BRIT has rolled out a short message service (SMS) consultation platform for patients to access medical advice on the back of the social distancing protocols aimed at curbing spread of coronavirus.

Britam said the service is cheaper and targets low-income patients and those in the Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) sector.

The service comes at a time health facilities are urging patients to consult doctors virtually and only visit facilities when directed by the same in efforts to minimise physical contact and curb spread of the respiratory disease.

“Over the years, Britam has invested heavily in IT… we are able to leverage our top class IT capability and partner with Strathmore University to provide seamless medical services to our clients,” said Jackson Theuri, acting chief executive officer Britam General Insurance.