Handygo, Uninor launch Wellness World on IVR&SMS, subscribers to get info on heart disease, pain mgmt
Handygo Technologies Pvt Ltd, India’s one of the leading providers of VAS solutions, and Uninor have launched ‘Wellness World’, a health tool for its customers across India. This innovative product available on both IVR (Interactive Voice Response) & SMS (Short Messaging Service) platforms is designed to provide daily information to Uninor’s subscribers on health related issues. The subscribers can get up-to-date information regarding heart care, women’s health, diet & nutrition, HIV/STDs, pain management, stress and adolescent issues.
In this regard, Handygo Technologies has partnered with hospitals including VIMHANS, GM Modi, Jaipur Golden hospital to ensure the information provided is relevant and accurate.
Uninor subscribers need to dial in a short code: 522770 for this service. For the IVR version, customers can opt for subscription packs of Rs.30/7 for 30/7 days which will entitle them to 30/7 free minutes respectively. They could avail the service on SMS at Rs.30/7 for 30/7 days in which they will get 2/1 SMS alerts per day.
An extensive research was conducted before developing this informative service. “We saw a huge gap and potential in the Indian mobile healthcare segment. This led us to collaborate with 40 health experts from different medical specialities. Moreover, regional health issues have also been given due focus while making this service. This pan India service is available in Hindi and English, 24/7, 365 days a year and provides credible and authentic information.”
According to Praveen Rajpal, CEO, Handygo, 'Wellness World’ is a pan India health information and counselling service delivering vital health advice across states. Despite the consistent rate of development, India still faces grave issues when it comes to health information dissipation. ‘Users can find a solution to problem through a comprehensive health verticals via the mobile phone. “We are also in the process of incorporating telemedicine facility for delivering the finest mHealth solution,” he added.