SPONSORED | Medshield committed to supporting members with access to quality care during Covid-19 pandemic
17 April 2020 - 09:08As the number of confirmed Coronavirus Covid-19 cases rise every day in SA, many people are wondering whether they’ll get adequate medical attention should they be diagnosed with the virus.says the scheme aims to continue offering excellent support to members during this difficult and uncertain time and calls for a collaborative approach in the interest of health and wellness for all South Africans.
Says Naidoo:"We have prepared our business continuity plans to maintain the high levels of service that our members expect from us. This is not a selective crisis, Covid-19 is a national crisis and we all need to work together. We are proud of our president and government’s swift action to mitigate the affect of this crisis. We are all taking strain economically, but we can always resuscitate a strained economy, but we can never resuscitate the dead bodies of our people.
It's important for all members of the public to adhere to the rules announced by the president and the standards of the World Health Organisation. “The decisive measures announced by our president best explains the importance of preventative measures such as social distancing and its role in slowing down the affect of the virus,” says Naidoo.
Technology and embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution can play a critical role in ensuring members are more empowered to take care of their health while lowering barriers to affordable, quality healthcare and increasing convenience to members.Sustainable partnerships with clinics and pharmacies, allows a member to see a nurse who will conduct an initial assessment based on the patient needs and if necessary, dial up a GP who does a virtual consultation.
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