Without doubt, Nigerians are beginning to make use of opportunities presented by the tech ecosystem. Today, the act of solving problems via the use of technology has become a global trend, with Nigeria fully part of the 21st century campaign to make life easier through the use of the tech ecosystem.
Dr. Ebi Ofrey, Chief Executive Officer of online medical care plan, Gerocare, is perfect example of a Nigerian who truly understands the use of technology in making the world a better place to live in.
Gerocare
Gerocare is an online subscription-based health care platform for the elderly, officially launched on May 30, 2017. Co-founded by Ebi Ofrey, Ajibola Meraiyebu, and Bruce Lucas, the major aim is to reach out to the aged through regular home visitations by doctors and catering for their health needs. Services can only be guaranteed after subscription.
Deteriorating health conditions and untimely deaths are common among the elderly population, and in a bid to prevent this, Gerocare was established to identify and manage unhealthy conditions in a timely manner, in order to save lives and further efforts towards better medi-care for Nigerians.
Our vision is to be the one-stop shop for everything regarding elderly care beginning with our flagship product which is a subscription-based medical service for the elderly. This is done by identifying and managing their health conditions in a timely manner thereby not only improving their quality of life, but also ensuring peace of mind for both the elderly and their loved ones.
Caring for the elderly
The day-to-day activities of life can make youth pay less attention to their parents. In most Nigerian homes, once a child comes of age, s/he leaves his/her parents’ home in search of greener pasture. For the men, this is often to “show” that they are men. Daughters get married and the attention shifts to their own homes. With this, parents who in most cases are incapable of being part of the labour force due to old age or unsteady health conditions, are left at the risk of boredom and depression which could lead to death in some occasions. Gerocare is in place to serve as peace for the elderly, with each visit from a doctor reminding the aged that someone cares for them.
With 3 regional offices, over 750 doctors, more than 45 cities covered, 880+ pharmacies and labs, nationwide coverage of urban and sub-urban areas is guaranteed. Other services rendered by Gerocare include ambulance services to ensure quick transportation to hospitals in cases of emergency, personal health monitoring, home care, and stroke rehabilitation services. There is no doubt that Gerocare provides quality health care services.
Flexible and affordable payment plans are another major advantage presented. One can pay for subscription in Naira or US dollars using the Gerocare Mobile App, website, bank deposit, transfers, USSD, PayPal, cheque deposits, and other payment platforms which make for easy payment processes. The services are affordable and based on one’s payment plan and location.
In a time where life expectancy in Nigeria, according to data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) stands at 54.5 years (with men living an average of 53.7 years and women 55.4 years), Gerocare’s emergence is a timely intervention to preserve life. Nigeria’s elderly are presented a great opportunity to ensure stable health conditions.
Sources: gerocare.org
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