Union Bank of Nigeria has announced the first banking partnership with globally recognised telehealth services company Mobihealth International during a signing ceremony held at the United States Embassy in Abuja today.
Mobihealth’s mission is to provide everyone with timely access to quality and affordable healthcare and healthcare providers from all over the world.
The health service provider has garnered international accolades and awards. Its founder Dr. Funmi Adewara, has obtained recognition from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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, according to the statement.
Speaking on this exclusive banking partnership with Mobihealth, Mr. Mudassir Amray, Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank said: “Mobihealth’s slate of round-the-clock digital medical solutions including telehealth and other healthcare-related services provides a unique opportunity for Union Bank to deliver on our vision to be a trusted partner for 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.”
Dr. Funmi Adewara, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mobihealth said: “The prospect of scaling Mobihealth’s 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 healthcare will fulfil the popular saying ‘health is wealth’ for over six million Union Bank customers and is a great step in the effort to build a healthier nation and continent.
This partnership is part of Union Bank’s commitment to enabling success for its customers.
By leveraging Mobihealth’s solutions to deliver real-time, enhanced telemedicine and remote patient monitoring solutions geared towards providing affordable, all-inclusive clinic experiences, the Bank aims to expand access to high-quality and convenient healthcare services for its customers at discounted rates.
This partnership will also include physical access points for telehealth consultations in select Union Bank branches nationwide.
