Hundreds of villages across rural India could soon have access to first-rate health care thanks to a tele-health solution developed by Auckland based Medtech Global.

Their tele-medicine solution developed out of a New Zealand product adapted to fit the Indian market then morphed into its own distinct solution. It provides access to vital patient data through video, audio, and electronic means and is now being piloted by India’s National Agro Foundation (NAF).

In addition to their New Zealand employees, Medtech Global have 150 staff on the ground in India, and plan to open further offices in a number of cities.

Their Chairman emphasises the importance of understanding Indian business culture. “Initially we will pilot it in about five villages over 12 months. If we are successful it will be rolled out across 600 villages, and that’s just in one State,” says Chairman Vino Ramayah.

While Medtech Global’s products are used in health care systems around the world, the recent partnership with NAF has focused attention on the scale of potential opportunities on the sub-continent.

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