During a signing ceremony recently held at the US Embassy in Abuja, Union Bank of Nigeria “Union Bank” announced the first banking partnership with Mobihealth International “Mobihealth”, a widely recognized provider of telehealth services.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals have both recognized Mobihealth and its founder, Dr. Funmi Adewara, for their commitment to ‘to provide everyone with timely access to quality and affordable healthcare and healthcare providers from all over the world’.
A $1 million (USD) grant from the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), which was also announced in Abuja, is among the significant funding the company has also secured.
The Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank, Mr. Mudassir Amray, commented on this exclusive banking relationship with Mobihealth as follows: “Mobihealth’s slate of round-the-clock digital medical solutions including telehealth and other healthcare-related services provides a unique opportunity for Union Bank to deliver on our vision to be a trusted partner for our customers as we look beyond traditional banking services to deliver more value, leveraging technology and digital platforms.”
“We are excited that the exclusive partnership with Mobihealth will bring this innovation to our customers while also addressing a fundamental and critical need with access to improved and affordable healthcare.”
According to the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mobihealth, Dr. Funmi Adewara: “The prospect of scaling Mobihealth’s services to millions of Nigerians through this partnership with Union Bank is exciting and has the potential to be a game changer.”
“We hope that having access to timely and affordable healthcare will fulfil the popular saying ‘health is wealth’ for over six million Union Bank customers and is a great step in the effort to build a healthier nation and continent.”
By utilizing MobiHealth’s solutions to deliver real-time, enhanced telemedicine and remote patient monitoring solutions geared toward providing affordable, all-inclusive clinic experiences, the Bank aims to increase access to top-notch and practical healthcare services for its customers at reduced rates. This partnership is a part of Union Bank’s commitment to enabling success for its customers.
Physical access points for telehealth consultations will also be made available through this cooperation in a few Union Bank branches across the country.
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, one of Nigeria’s oldest and most reputable financial organizations, was founded in 1917 and floated on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1971. With a vast network of more than 300 locations throughout Nigeria, The Bank is a reputable and well-known company.
The Bank now provides both private individuals and businesses with a range of banking services, such as current, savings, and deposit account services, money transfers, foreign currency domiciliation, loans, overdrafts, equipment leasing, and trade finance.
The Bank also provides convenient electronic banking services and products to its clients, including as online and mobile banking, debit cards, ATMs, and point-of-sale systems.
