Innovative technologies like Tablet PC have a huge potential in taking modern health care to the rural population, said former President of India, Dr.A.P. J. Abdul Kalam here on Wednesday. While participating in technology demonstration programme of Kalam-Raju Tablet PC organised at Care Hospitals on Wednesday, the former President said that the gadget would help medical personnel to reach-out to millions dwelling in rural areas in the country.
“A majority of the villages in the country do not have access to doctors all the time. In this situation, a tablet PC capable of guiding medical personnel on how to diagnose, identify symptoms and provide treatment to patients will definitely help in better health delivery,” Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam said.
On the occasion, top officials from MNC Opterna Technologies, who are providing the technical support to build a tablet PC, demonstrated the software application for health care workers in rural areas. The former President also donated Rs.25 lakh to Little Hearts Care Foundation to take up heart surgeries for children who have congenital heart ailments. Top officials from Care Hospital were present.
