Technology project helps connect doctors with COVID-19 patients
The Help Me! project, a member of the National Technology Centre for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, has been recently launched, connecting many IT engineers and over 150 volunteers in Vietnam and around the world to support Vietnamese people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hanoi (VNA) – The Help Me! project, a member of the NationalTechnology Centre for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, has been recentlylaunched, connecting many IT engineers and over 150 volunteers in Vietnam andaround the world to support Vietnamese people affected by the COVID-19pandemic.
From the end of July, Ho Chi Minh City has allowed asymptomaticpatients to be quarantined at home. Realising the urgent need of tens ofthousands of patients in need of telemedicine support as well as the pressure facingthe medical force, the Help Me! project was born to serve the community for free.
The project not only responds to people's need for quicksupport and advice, but also pioneers in applying technology to connect peoplewho "can help" with those who"need help".
The volunteers can provide support around the clock. Bringinginto full play the time and expertise of consulting volunteers across Vietnamwill significantly reduce the load on the national health system in general, aswell as medical facilities in pandemic-hit areas in particular.
The project is still calling on volunteers who are doctors,medical professionals of all specialties and ages across the country to joinits work./.
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Help Me! project (Source: nhandan.vn) 
