Mobitel launches project aimed to uplift local healthcare sector

'mPHI', a project designed by the National Mobile Service Provider, Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel together with the corporation of the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Health Ministry, is one that aims to uplift the efficiency and quality of the country's healthcare sector. Launched initially as a pilot project in the Kegalle district, mPHI includes two solutions: the implementation of an ICT platform for communicable diseases management, this will be used by Public Health Inspectors attached to the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Ministry of Health.

The other solution introduced under mPHI is a NFC-based patient smart card system which will be initially used at the Kegalle District Hospital. Both solutions designed by Mobitel are a first for the industry.

The management of communicable diseases is an absolute need in any country. The current system in Sri Lanka entails a manual system which involves the passing of information between the relevant hospital, the area's MoH and Public Health Inspector via post.

The implementation of this newly developed ICT platform automates the entire process and through the use of a set of android and desktop ICT applications, communication between these three main entities is made much faster and more efficient. The application also enables higher mobility, enabling nurses to update patient information directly from the hospital ward.

Speaking at the launch of mPHI, Chief Minister for the Sabaragamuwa Province, Mahipala Herath said," The mPHI service designed and implemented by Mobitel is one such method of improving the efficiency of the health sector. We appreciate the contribution made by Mobitel and I'm sure this will be a successful project for the entire industry. We are also proud to be the pioneering partner of Mobitel on this important project".

Chamith Hettiarachchi, Head of Business Solutions, Mobitel, discussing this new project commented, "Mobitel continuously provides advanced, bespoke ICT solutions to our customers."

"At a time where the government is making an effort to implement a more efficient medical service in the country, we believe introducing this service will be extremely appropriate. I must also thank the Ministry of Health, Sabaragamuwa Province for the valuable support and pioneering efforts extended towards this project."

Doctor Indika Jagoda, Regional Director, Ministry of Health, Sabaragamuwa Province said, "I believe this service launched by Mobitel with our Provincial Health Ministry will revolutionise the country's health sector."