Union Bank of Nigeria Plc has announced the first banking partnership with a telehealth services company, Mobihealth International, during a signing ceremony held yesterday at the US Embassy in Abuja.
Mobihealth’s mission of “providing everyone with timely access to quality, affordable healthcare and healthcare providers around the world” has garnered international accolades and awards for the company and its founder, Dr. Funmi Adewara.
The company has also raised significant funding, including a $1 million grant from the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), which was also announced in Abuja.
Speaking about this exclusive banking partnership with Mobihealth, Union Bank CEO Mr. Mudassir Amray said, “Mobihealth’s roster of 24-hour digital healthcare solutions, including telehealth and other healthcare-related services , provides a unique opportunity for Union Bank to deliver on our vision of being a trusted partner to our customers as we look beyond traditional banking services to deliver more value, leveraging technology and digital platforms.
“We are excited that the exclusive partnership with Mobihealth will bring this innovation to our customers while also addressing a fundamental and critical need with access to improved and affordable healthcare.”
Mobihealth Founder and CEO Adewara said: “The prospect of scaling Mobihealth services to millions of Nigerians through this partnership with Union Bank is exciting and has the potential to be a game changer. We hope that having access to timely and affordable health care lives up to the popular saying “health is wealth” for more than six million Union Bank customers and is a great step forward in the effort to build a healthier nation and continent.
This partnership is part of Union Bank’s commitment to enabling its customers’ success. Leveraging Mobihealth solutions to deliver real-time enhanced telemedicine and remote patient monitoring solutions aimed at providing comprehensive and affordable clinical experiences, the Bank aims to expand access to high-quality and convenient healthcare services for its clients. at reduced rates.
