Aircel launches mobile healthcare services
30 Sep 2010
In association with Apollo Hospitals Group, Aircel has announced the launch of its mobile healhcare initiative, the ''Aircel Apollo Mobile Healthcare'' on Wednesday.
The mobile initiative will allow patients to consult a physician or specialist over video in real time.
One of the services, Tele Triage will allow people to address their health concerns via a telephonic interaction with Apollo doctors round the clock at a cost of Rs45 per consultation.
The telecom operator will also set up centers in select Aircel outlets and third part franchisee models across the country in partnership with Apollo Hospitals.
''The services will be rolled out in Chennai and gradually go pan India,'' Gurdeep Singh, chief operating officer, Aircel said.
Aircel will be launching the services in both rural and urban areas.