KonsultaMD joins forces with Southstar Drug and Singapore Diagnostics to enhance healthcare accessibility in PH

Leading telehealth platform KonsultaMD has forged strategic partnerships with Southstar Drug and Singapore Diagnostics to expand the scope and widen the reach of pharmacy and laboratory services across the nation.

With Southstar Drug now available in the KonsultaMD SuperApp,  KonsultaMD users can easily purchase health and wellness items from the country’s oldest and one of the most established drugstore chains. This will help bridge the gap in healthcare delivery, especially in far-flung areas.

"Through the digital transformation of healthcare, people across the Philippines can actively participate in ensuring the consistent availability of vital medications via online platforms, even in remote regions where physical pharmacies are limited,” said Mariel Crisostomo, General Manager of Southstar Drug.

KonsultaMD and National Bookstore partner for student health this back-to-school season

Leading telemedicine platform KonsultaMD and the country’s most beloved books and supplies retail chain National Book Store are all set to ensure that students are physically and mentally fit as they return to face-to-face classes.

For every minimum purchase of P299 at National Book Store, consumers can get a free one-month KonsultaMD health plan for up to five family members. This promo is available in over 214 NBS branches, as well as Art Bar and Kids Ink stores nationwide.

As a special offer, KonsultaMD is also giving away a complimentary Mental Health session with a licensed psychologist for every minimum purchase of P499 in any Art Bar branch. This intends to address mental health issues and burnout among students.

IKEA Family members get exclusive free KonsultaMD health plan

Members of IKEA Family, the loyalty club of the global home furnishing brand, get an exclusive free one-month health plan from leading telehealth services provider KonsultaMD.

Up to five family members of an IKEA Family member could avail of unlimited consultations with licensed physicians anytime they want and anywhere they may be. It is as simple as downloading and opening the KonsultaMD app on the phone to talk to a doctor via voice or video.

They can also get other necessary healthcare resources from the all-in-one app, such as medicine prescription and acquisition, laboratory requests, and medical certificates.

Those who want to continue with the health plan after one month may get KonsultaMD services on a per consultation basis or a monthly or annual subscription of as low as P60.

KonsultaMD Group seen to help government delivery of primary care

The consolidation of KonsultaMD, HealthNow and AIDE – three of the country’s market-leading digital health apps – is expected to help the government lead the country’s development of a productive, resilient, equitable and people-centered health system.

This follows the integration of the three applications into one KonsultaMD superapp, bringing together KonsultaMD’s expertise in on-demand consultations, HealthNow’s strength in medicine delivery, and AIDE’s mastery of providing health services in the home.

KonsultaMD provides foodpanda delivery partners and family members with FREE healthcare

Leading telehealth service platform KonsultaMD and quick-commerce platform foodpanda Philippines have collaborated to provide riders, bikers and other delivery partners and their family members free healthcare for one month.

The partnership aims to support and thank frontliners such as delivery personnel who played a major role in the lives of people stuck in their homes at the height of the global health crisis. The delivery partners also remain indispensable in the nation’s economic recovery.

“Whether it's delivering our morning coffee, our groceries, or medicines, we can’t deny the way delivery has changed and shaped our lives. The riders, our unsung heroes, were the primary point of contact for many people during the pandemic.  They put themselves and their families at risk to help us.  After all that they’ve done for us, it’s time to give back,” said Cholo Tagaysay, KonsultaMD Chief Executive Officer.

Globe, KonsultaMD team up to provide free mental health support

Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious? You are not alone. Globe and telehealth services company KonsultaMD understand that it is difficult to get access to mental health services nowadays, that is why they are teaming up to provide you with the mental health support you need.

For the rest of 2022, Globe and KonsultaMD are providing Filipinos with free health consultations with a licensed psychologist on the KonsultaMD app. The service is available to anyone and is accessible by using the code GLOBECARES. Once the App is opened, users can simply log in the code to redeem the voucher, which includes one free call without a time limit. The promo will be valid until the end of the year.

“During the pandemic, mental health has been a recurring issue across all ages and socio-economic sectors. This is why we have tapped KonsultaMD to bring affordable yet professional mental health support delivered through a highly accessible platform.  We want to help our customers ease their personal burden,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer at Globe.

“We want Filipinos to know that they are not alone, asking for help is a form of strength. Our doctors are always ready to listen and assist them anytime they need someone to talk to. KonsultaMD remains committed to making consultations accessible to those who need them through our platforms and programs,” shared Cholo Tagaysay, KonsultaMD CEO.

Globe and KonsultaMD have been consistent ambassadors for mental health through their projects promoting free mental health activities and support avenues.

Last year, Globe rolled out the #PlantHappinessPH initiative to show Filipinos that there will always be hope and happiness no matter how difficult a situation may be, as millions grappled with the impact of the lingering pandemic.

It also partnered with the Department of Education for TAYO Naman! (Tulong, Alaga, Yakap at Oras para sa mga Tagapagtaguyod ng Edukasyon), an online mental health and psychosocial support program for all education stakeholders under Globe’s Global Filipino Teachers Program.

As an advocate of mental health for a decade now, Globe has programs such as the HOPELINE suicide prevention and crisis support desk created by New Good Feelings.  For its employees, Globe has partnered with Australia-based Virtual Psychologist (VP) for HopeChat, a mental health consultation platform.

On the other hand, KonsultaMD has partnered with 2016 Miss International Kylie Versoza, Mental Health Matters (MHM) founder. The two organizations held a month-long “Be Kind To Your Mind” campaign to spread awareness about the importance of mental health.

KonsultaMD helps democratize health for all Filipinos everywhere. It is a telemedicine service that provides 24/7 access to licensed doctors to address general and mental health concerns via chat, voice, or video call. The KonsultaMD app is currently available for download on Google Play, the AppStore, and AppGallery.

The Globe Group, including KonsultaMD, strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 3, which ensures healthy lives and promotes the well-being of people of all ages, as well as UN SDG 9, which highlights the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. It upholds the UN Global Compact Principles and contributes to 10 UN SDGs.

To know more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.  For KonsultaMD, go to http://bit.ly/DownloadKMD.

KonsultaMD, Lawson Philippines provide accessible healthcare to Filipinos

Get a free health plan for every meal!

Telehealth service provider KonsultaMD and convenience store chain Lawson Philippines have joined hands to make healthcare more accessible and affordable than ever. 

Every Lawson Premium Series ready-to-eat meal worth a minimum of P95 entitles the customer to a FREE one-month KonsultaMD health plan for up to five members. The health plan includes 24/7 unlimited voice consultations, 4 video credits, e-prescriptions, e-laboratory requests, e-medical certificates, and access to various benefits offered by other KonsultaMD partners.

Grab, KonsultaMD team up to provide free healthcare consultation to Grab’s community of driver-partners and social sellers

KonsultaMD will provide high-quality telemedicine consultation services to Grab driver- and delivery-partners as they continue to provide essential services to millions of Filipinos who rely on the Grab platform for their everyday needs.

Grab, the leading superapp in Southeast Asia, has teamed up with KonsultaMD to provide P21.47M worth of free online healthcare consultation to Grab’s driver- and delivery-partners through Grab’s incentive program Ka-Grab Rewards Plus. Grab and KonsultaMD will also provide the service to social sellers who belong to Grab’s Madiskarteng Boss Club program, which has also helped the seller community to leverage digital technology. This partnership is part of Grab’s commitment to supporting driver-partners and small businesses who rely on the Grab platform to help millions of Filipinos with their everyday needs, especially during the pandemic.

Shopee Partners with KonsultaMD to Offer Filipinos Online Medical Consultations

KonsultaMD officially launches on Shopee on December 1

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partners with KonsultaMD, a subscription-based telehealth service, to provide Filipinos affordable healthcare subscriptions and a safer way to consult with licensed doctors online. 

Martin Yu, Associate Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is excited to partner with KonsultaMD to give Filipinos access to affordable healthcare consultations. We understand that some are still hesitant to visit a hospital because of the ongoing global pandemic. With this, Shopee will continue to collaborate with different organizations like KonsultaMD to provide reliable and quality healthcare products and services such as medical assessments, advice on basic healthcare, and proper medication, in a more convenient and timely manner.”

KonsultaMD gives LGUs opportunity to bring doctors to remote brgys

When the government implemented quarantine protocols all over the country, one of the consequences that has impacted local government units (LGUs) is the travel restriction imposed on their constituents, making access to healthcare and medical facilities more challenging specially for those coming from remote barangays all over the country.

In the Liveable Cities Challenge (LCC) Liveable Cities Labs Webinar Series dubbed, “Digital Transformation in a Post GCQ World: Building Healthy Cities and Municipalities,” KonsultaMD is giving LGUs the option of extending telemedicine to their constituents who live in far-out or remote barangays. KonsultaMD  is a subscription-based telehealth service that’s available 24/7, allowing access to skilled and licensed Filipino doctors who can provide safe medical assessment and advice on basic healthcare and proper medication. It is operated by Global Telehealth, Inc., a joint venture of 917Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom, and Mexico’s Salud Interactiva.

KonsultaMD releases video app for 24/7 medical consultation

Telehealth service KonsultaMD has released an app that allows customers to engage in teleconsultation with a licensed doctor anytime via voice or video without leaving the comforts of their own homes. 

The app keeps the customer’s account information such as check-up history and remaining subscription balance and lets the users to top up their subscription as well as request e-prescriptions, e-labs, and e-referrals.

This contactless approach to health services is endorsed by the Department of Health as a way to relieve hospitals with non-critical cases and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus especially among vulnerable members of society.

“We understand how difficult it is for people with medical concerns to go to the doctor and face the risk of COVID-19 infection.  Yet there are instances when doctors and patients need to see each other to exchange information especially if visual assessment is necessary such as in the case of skin diseases.  Through the app, we’re giving our customers a viable alternative to face-to-face consultation,” said Maridol Ylanan, CEO of Global Telehealth, Inc., the company which operates KonsultaMD.