The Ministry of Health has implemented a new 24-hour hotline for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
This free service offers medical advice and support for individuals who use home blood pressure or blood glucose monitors and have health-related questions, concerns about abnormal readings, or any other NCD-related issues.
The service was formally launched in August 2024.
Staffed with trained nurses and doctors, the telemedicine call centre would provide linkage to care with follow-up interventions such as referrals to local Health Centres, ambulance services, and emergency departments to facilitate appropriate follow,up care.
Persons will be able to access the hotline toll free by calling 800-4623.