Last Updated on December 26, 2023
Hamro Patro Health, a product of super app Hamro Patro has bagged the Startup of the Year award. The service was recognized with honor at CNIYEF Nepal Startup Fest 2023. The event was organized by the Confederation of Nepalese Industries Young Entrepreneurs Forum shortly CNIYEF. The Industry, Commerce, and Supply Minister Ramesh Rijal presented the award to Hamro Patro at an event in Kathmandu.
Hamro Patro Health was launched in 2021. It’s a telemedicine service available within the Hamro Patro app which allows people to consult with expert doctors online. So far, over 10,000 people have directly benefitted from the service.
Hamro Patro, Inc. receives the Startup of the Year Award 2023 for Hamro Patro Health
The Association recognized Hamro Patro Health for its positive impact on society. Minister Rijal highlighted the growing use of information technology and the development of entrepreneurial culture with innovative thinking in Nepal. Also, he shared that startup entrepreneurs will get up to Rs 25 lakh at 3% interest on a loan. Currently, the government is working on its procedure.
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Hamro Patro Health receives the CNIYEF Startup of the Year Award 2023
Head Of Business Development at Hamro Patro, Inc. Sujata Gautam said that the company’s motivation is to combine technology with quality health services.
“I firmly believe that the future of healthcare lies in technology,” said Gautam, head of our Patro Health, “We aim to provide quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere. We are firm in connecting patients with expert doctors to help them benefit from the latest technology. We want that telemedicine is not only a service, but people and patients in the community can also get good and quality health care and use technology correctly. In the telemedicine service, when the patient talks to the doctor, they can also connect with their close family members to get advice. You may also like to read: Ncell and Dhulikhel Hospital revolutionizing telemedicine in Nepal
Hamro Patro Health service has attracted wide public acclaim within a short period. It also allows callers to let their families or friends join in during health counseling in a conference call.
Hamro Patro is one of Nepal’s most popular apps with over 10 million downloads. A Super App by its stature, the multi-purpose app provides a calendar, astrology, news, Hamro Patro Remit, and a multitude of services. Recently, the company also launched its in-app Hamro Pay digital wallet service which comes with some innovative services including inter-wallet fund transfer. Hamro Patro Health remains one of the popular services that lets users call a doctor on the app. Hamro Patro is also registered in India to expand its services in the Southern neighborhood.
