MEDMAP CONNECT: A SCALEABLE WEB APPLICATION FOR INTEGRATED TELEMEDICINE AND HEALTH FACILITY NAVIGATION IN NIGERIA
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The introduction of digital technology into healthcare has a high potential to solving the longstanding challenges in accessibility and health service delivery faced particularly in underserved and rural parts of Nigeria. Despite global advancement in telemedicine. Many Nigerians especially those in underserved and rural area still struggle to access timely and appropriate medical care due to uneven healthcare distribution and medical infrastructures. This study proposes MedMap connect is a scalable web application that integrates telemedicine and health facility navigation in Nigeria. This platform aims to improve access to healthcare by offering remote consultations, guiding patients to appropriate and nearby medical facilities, and providing real-time information on healthcare resources.
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