The Uruguayan government in collaboration with private sector companies grouped in the Uruguayan Chamber of Information Technologies (CUTI) developed a specific App for attention to the health emergency: Coronavirus UY, which is currently implemented with more than 330,000 downloads. The App not only gives information, but also assists the population from the beginning of their symptoms, they can communicate with their health provider through Telemedicine (Ref. Law 19.869, on Telemedicine. Https://www.impo.com. uy / bases / laws / 19869-2020) . The App is associated with a single case assistance tray that is carried out based on a protocol established by the Ministry of Public Health (MSP), and a clinical assistance platform, which provides teleconsultation service to suspected and confirmed cases that do not need other assistance.
https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-salud-publica/comunicacion/publicaciones/app-coronavirus-manual-usuario-nueva-funcionalidad
Ongoing
March 2020
Not set
Although it is the first experiencie, the model is replicable yes.
It can be applied to any pandemic to control it. Since it is about sending symptom info, mutual care distribution and video calling for doctors.
ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-government, ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-health, Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all
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