This project was initiated by the Ministry of Health (MOH), guided by Dr. Asela Gunawardena – Director General of Health Services, in collaboration with the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) under the directive of the President and the minister of health. The fully-fledged integrated home-based care solution will help reduce the burden on the hospital healthcare system and support COVID-19 patients presenting mild or no symptoms with a practical and hassle-free recovery process. The objective of the 1390 home-based care solution is to provide maximum comfort to asymptomatic patients, enabling them to be isolated at home while also being remotely monitored by a qualified doctor. The entire programme is administered, facilitated and governed by the MOH under the guidance of Secretary Health and Director General Health Services. The 1390 trilingual service is free of charge for all Sri Lankans, and it can be accessed by dialling 1390 from any network.

Source: The Nation June 30, 2021 01:07 UTC