Rigour+ tackles major issues such as limited access to
quality healthcare, rampant counterfeit drugs, inadequate ambulance services
and difficulty in obtaining medical services.
According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
(UNODC), counterfeit drugs are responsible for approximately 500,000 deaths in
Sub-Saharan Africa yearly. In Nigeria alone, the National Agency for Food and
Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) estimates that 10-15 per cent of drugs
in circulation are fake or substandard, leading to thousands of preventable
fatalities.
As such, the platform focuses on telemedicine, medication
prescription, purchase and authentication and ambulance services. The app’s
innovative scanning technology empowers users to make informed choices,
ensuring they purchase only genuine products. This feature can significantly
reduce the risk of adverse heath effects and save lives by detecting fake or
substandard medications.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Afrihealth, Linda Obi, said:
“We’re thrilled to launch Rigour+ after countless hours of development and
refinement. We believe this app has the potential to radically transform
healthcare access for Nigerians, making it more accessible, convenient, and
reliable than ever before.
“Rigour+ is now available for free download on the App Store
and Google Play Store. Afrihealth envisions Rigour+ as the catalyst for
transforming healthcare access across Nigeria and the broader African
continent.”
According to her, patients can securely book video
consultations with doctors, control video settings during calls, obtain
prescriptions based on doctor consultations and store medical records
electronically for easy access.
“They can also order medications directly through the app,
complete payments securely, and receive deliveries at your preferred address.
Use the app’s scanning feature to verify product integrity, detect counterfeit
drugs. Returns and refunds are available when necessary.
“Patients can also request an ambulance during emergencies
with just a few taps. These features are accessible through a user-friendly
interface prioritizing convenience and accessibility,” Obi said.
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