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Filipinos no longer need to bear the burden of outdated medical care. The whole country was given respite from the worries of providing quality medical care with National mWellness Day by mWell, the only fully integrated health and wellness mobile app in the Philippines. The first nationwide virtual medical mission took place last September 4 and 5, 2021 via the app developed by Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation (MPHTC) which provided free consultations with primary care and specialized doctors.
Despite hectic schedules in the medical field during the time of crisis, a number of doctors willingly gave their time and expertise to a bigger mission - giving the gift of wellness to Filipinos. With the support of the medical community, mWell is transforming the country's digital health landscape by providing professional consultations, medical diagnosis, care and treatment plans. Project Malasakit founder Kara David, who hosted an online event for the National mWellness Day culminating activity, states, “As caretakers, guardians, or as a parent, the anxiety and challenges of getting quality medical care is heightened especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first ever virtual medical mission by mWell PH brings health and wellness closer to people. Nakakalungkot, subalit totoong may kakulangan sa healthcare para tugunan ang pangangailangan ng ating mga kababayan.”
A volunteer obstetrician and gynecologist, Dr. Melanie Camarillo Espino explained how she adjusted to the pandemic by transitioning from limiting her clinic calls to telemedicine so that she can be contacted anytime, anywhere. Using the mWell platform, her initial apprehension was cleared because she discovered how user-friendly it is and technical support was prompt. She recommended it to her patients. “Using mWell is just like making a private house call with my patients from the comforts of their homes. The flow of my virtual consultations are smooth, plus I gained more patients through the app," Dr. Espino said. Being one of the volunteers for National mWellness Day, she wants to reach out to more patients even in remote areas who are afraid to go out and provide quality and accessible healthcare through the use of the mWell app.
Building momentum to accelerate positive change in healthcare, mWell now features 24/7 doctor on-call services. Filipinos can consult a doctor anytime through the mWell app with online teleconsultations from a roster of general practitioners and specialty doctors nationwide. Get much-needed access to health professionals from the safety and comfort of home. Download the mWell app on Google Play and Apple App Store.
