BioQuest Sol launches healthcare services over mobile phones

MObq division to offer information services and assessment tools to all the domain stakeholders, including patients and consumers

PTI | June 30, 2011



Integrated healthcare knowledge service provider, BioQuest Solutions, has announced the launch of MObq, a specialised division delivering healthcare services over mobile devices.

The services are targeted towards all stakeholders in healthcare delivery that involves patients and consumers, health care professionals, hospitals, primary care centres, diagnostic centres, labs and pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies, it said in a statement.

MObq offers varied services to consumers ranging from information services and assessment tools. The information services are focused on delivering awareness and advice on health, disease and wellness, whereas the assessment tools and calculators allow consumers to self evaluate and monitor their health/disease.

BioQuest in partnership with International Institute For Training & Research In Reproductive Health (IIRRH ) has launched its first service in collaboration with Zyebo and Gobindass for Airtel customers in India.

Upon subscription, customers will receive SMS-based alerts and information on their chosen area of health (including women?s sexual health, new mothers' health).

"In the months to come, our users will be able to get health insights and advice as SMS on a variety of health and wellness matters, stream videos, and interact with doctors or other Health Care Professionals," said DrTarun Ramole, Head MObq.

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