Turning Crisis Into Opportunity: A Successful Tele-Medicine Intervention In Meghalaya
Writer: Shweta Raj Kanwar
Shweta Raj Kanwar is a Media & Communications officer working with the Government of Meghalaya. She is currently engaged in documentation of COVID-19 activities in the State.
Meghalaya, 30 May 2020 11:11 AM GMT | Updated 3 July 2020 10:37 AM GMT
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Guest Author : Shweta Raj Kanwar
Shweta Raj Kanwar is a Media & Communications officer working with the Government of Meghalaya. She is currently engaged in documentation of COVID-19 activities in the State.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Sampath Kumar, Commissioner and Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, came up with the idea of implementing telemedicine and teleconsultation service to ease access to healthcare for people requiring medical attention.
Within a month of launching the telemedicine facility in Meghalaya, the State has successfully been able to conduct a dental surgery with the guidance of a doctor in the United States through the telemedicine facility at Jengjal in West Garo Hills District.
It may be mentioned that Meghalaya is following a three-pronged strategy for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic namely - tracking the transmission chain, strengthening health care systems and building capacity of community. The initiation of Telemedicine and Teleconsultation services is part of the second strategy and is a decentralised leadership model aimed at bringing about a positive change in the health-seeking behaviour of people, especially during these trying times.Also Read: Loans, Skill Development, Job Portal: How Devbhoomi Uttarakhand Is Helping Returning Migrants