The Corona virus has changed the dynamics of our lives, from the way we socialize to the way we walk on the streets. With so many things being unconventional technology is playing a major role in making things easier.
These 9 mobile apps will not only provide you with information about the virus but will help in giving you access to essential products and services during this time.
Hello Doctor/ Sema Doctor
At a time when going to the hospital is highly unadvised, unless its absolutely necessary. Its important to have an app that acts as a an actual doctor. The Hello doctor app allows you to call/ text a qualified doctor in confidentiality. All your questions concerning you health will be answered and you can even get a prescription after a consultation with a doctor.
The platform does not only offers consultation services but it also offers subscribers access to healthcare loans, hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
You are whoever expected to pay a monthly premium of Ksh300, to enjoy the services available on the platform. The subscriber enjoys a cover of up to Ksh10,000.
Zoom
Human beings are social beings, that is why we need to stay connected all the time. The zoom app helps people stay connected through video meetings of up to 100 people. You can uses zoom for holding your office meetings or chatting with friends.
First Aid
Since the curfew was introduced in Kenya, citizens have been experiencing severe beatings from the police. It is quite unfortunate that the police choose to beat up citizens instead of using other ways to enforce the law. Luckily there is a First Aid app that was developed by the Kenya Red Cross to help Kenyans in emergency situations by performing basic first aids as they wait for professionals to help.
This app’s main focus is to save lives hence it highlights common emergencies followed by step by step actions to be taken. It also gives users access to emergency contacts.
WHO App
The World Health Organiztion application offers users the latest information on the virus plus advice on how to handle the situation. You can also stream the daily press conferences via the app. It has been reported that the WHO is working on an app that is specific for COVID-19 information and statistics.
WHO is always working on providing useful information to billions of people worldwide. It has therefore launched a dedicated messaging services in Arabic, English, French and Spanish partnering with WhatsApp and Facebook to keep people safe from corona virus.
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Send “hi” to +41 79 893 18 92 on WhatsApp
The WHO messaging service provides the latest news and information on corona virus including details on symptoms and how people can protect themselves and others. It also provides the latest situation reports and numbers in real-time.
Youper
Maintaining a healthy mental state is very important, especially in times of crisis such as this. Youper app is a great app to have on your phone as it is, an emotional health assistant app, that users artificial intelligence to help users reduce their anxiety, improve their sleep and manage their moods. The app uses a series of strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The app will help you relax better by listening to mindfulness practices, monitor your emotions with the mood tracker and learn more about anxiety and depression.
SomaSmart App
The kids are at home, and the best way to keep them learning is through giving them access to engaging educational materials. We recently took you through the SomaSmart digital learning platform and why you should subscribe to its services.
MyDawa
This is a must have app on your phone, due to the convenience of having your medicine being delivered right at your doorstep. The app has a wide range of products. Delivery takes not more than four hours within Nairobi.
To Wash Your Hands App
Let’s be honest, most of us used to wash our hands right before we ate, after using the rest room and when our hands were dirty. But right now, one way to keep the corona virus at bay is by proactively getting into the habit of frequently washing our hands throughout the day. If you keep on forgetting to wash your hands, you need to get the wash your hands app, to remind you to wash your hands. You can customize the app on how often you would like to be reminded to wash your hands.
Jumia
We have been advised by the government to stay at home. But, you cannot stay home comfortably without having essential commodities at home. Jumia is helping people stay at home by providing home delivery services for all your essential commodities including groceries. They guarantee next day delivery.
We can’t stop saying this, #StayHome #StaySafe .
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