Healthcare Industry Reliance on Internet

The undersea cable damage experience

In light of the recent internet downtime in Nigeria attributed to undersea cable damage, it's imperative to assess its impact on vital sectors like healthcare and mobilize efforts towards mitigation strategies. As a group of companies deeply invested in both healthcare and telecommunications, we understand the critical intersection of these industries and are committed to fostering resilience in the face of challenges.

The reliance of healthcare services on uninterrupted internet connectivity cannot be overstated. From telemedicine consultations to electronic health records management, a seamless online infrastructure is integral to efficient healthcare delivery. However, disruptions caused by undersea cable damage jeopardize these essential services, potentially affecting patient care and medical operations.

Given our position as a conglomerate comprising a leading HMO, Regenix Healthcare Services, and a telecommunications company, Cobweb Communications, we're uniquely positioned to contribute meaningfully. Regenix Healthcare Services relies heavily on robust communication channels with hospitals to provide seamless services to clients. Leveraging Cobweb Communications' expertise, we ensure reliable communication infrastructure, facilitating uninterrupted interactions between healthcare providers and our HMO.

Cobweb Communications, already working with other HMOs and hospitals, understands the importance of consistent connectivity for healthcare facilities. Our partnership ensures prioritized restoration of internet connectivity during outages, minimizing disruptions to medical services and enabling continuous patient care.

Through collaboration between our healthcare and telecommunications divisions, we are developing innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of the healthcare sector. This includes offline-capable applications and telemedicine platforms optimized for low-bandwidth environments. By leveraging collective expertise and resources, we can fortify Nigeria's healthcare ecosystem against unforeseen disruptions.

The reliance on cable can be supplemented by the use of terrestrial support provided by low orbit players like starlink and others. We now play in this space, supporting our new vitals software infrastructure for telemedicine (Details coming soon)

Let's seize this moment to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring healthcare resilience in Nigeria. Together, we can navigate challenges and forge a path towards a more robust and connected healthcare landscape.