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BimaKavach partners with MediBuddy to provide healthcare benefits to over 200 Startups & SME’s
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BimaKavach partners with MediBuddy to provide healthcare benefits to over 200 Startups & SME’s

Nov 30, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #BimaKavach, #Co-founder & CEO, #MediBuddy, #Mr. Satish Kannan, #Mr. Tejas Jain

National: As the world continues to combat the Covid-19 outbreak, the need to focus on health and safety is now more than ever. The pandemic has underscored the importance of healthcare and revealed that health is our most precious asset. With a vision to simplify business insurance, fast-growing Insurtech company, BimaKavach partners with MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare platform to provide comprehensive healthcare benefits.

Through this partnership, MediBuddy will be providing doctor consultations, health check-ups, lab tests, medicine delivery, and many more services available on their platform to over 200 startups & SME’s that BimaKavach caters to. Recipients will be able to access healthcare benefits seamlessly anytime and anywhere without any hassle.

As health takes center stage, more and more organizations are taking initiatives to promote health and wellness. MediBuddy has always been at the forefront of accelerating digital healthcare and in extending its support to various such initiatives that aim at advocating the importance of health.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Tejas Jain, Co-founder & CEO, BimaKavach said “Along with other business insurances, the last couple of years have made it imperative for companies of all scales to focus on preventive care and group health insurance for their employees and families. We have always believed in the ideology of keeping our client’s well-being first. We are excited to have partnered with MediBuddy to create a 360 degree solution with preventive care and health insurance. Having personally been on the MediBuddy platform I can vouch for the care that an individual gets anytime anywhere.”

Commenting on the same, Mr. Satish Kannan, Co-founder & CEO, MediBuddy said “At MediBuddy it has always been our constant endeavor to stimulate the growth of telemedicine and make it more accessible for individuals. We are delighted to have joined hands with BimaKavach in providing high-quality healthcare access to their clients. We hope to continually provide quality healthcare services and reach out to maximum people.”

MediBuddy has always been at the forefront of India’s healthcare digital acceleration. They recently surpassed the 7lakh vaccination mark and are gearing up to provide vaccination services for children as well, in accordance with government rules and regulations. Amid the second wave, MediBuddy launched several initiatives such as Hospital Bed Availability Tracker, a 24×7 helpline number, and a Coronavirus Risk Assessment Tool apart from providing vaccinations, apart from vaccinations to help tackle the surge of coronavirus infection and contribute its bit in combating the virus.

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MediBuddy associates with this year’s most awaited film Toofaan, promising to be your partner-in-health

Jul 15, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Co-founder and CEO, #Excel Entertainment, #Head of Business and Marketing, #MediBuddy, #Mr. Satish Kannan, #Mr. Vishal Ramchandani

MediBuddy hails female frontline workers for their Sherni spirit

National: MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare platform, has been at the forefront with its varied health-related facilities and has been doing pioneering work in the telemedicine realm to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. To strengthen their brand identity further and to reiterate themselves as the most trusted healthcare platform, MediBuddy has associated with the upcoming movie Toofaan.

Presented by Amazon Prime Video in association with Excel Entertainment and ROMP Pictures, Toofaan is an inspiring sports drama produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Farhan Akhtar. The film features a multi-starer cast, led by Farhan Akhtar in the lead role along with Mrunal Thakur, Paresh Rawal, Supriya Pathak Kapur, Hussain Dalal, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Darshan Kumaar and Vijay Raaz.

The awaited sports drama directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, will follow the story of Aziz Ali (played by Farhan Akhtar), an ambitious boxer and his grappling journey from the streets of Dongri to the National Level Competition. The film is slated to release on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video and would be streaming from July 16, 2021, across 240 countries and territories.

Mr. Satish Kannan Co-founder CEO MediBuddy
Mr. Satish Kannan Co-founder CEO MediBuddy

The out-of-movie association comprises of a co-branded TVC that will be promoted across high-impact digital and social media platforms. The co-branded TVC features Farhan Akhtar talking about his role as a boxer which came with its own set of challenges, injuries, bruises and fatigue and how he brazed through these challenges. The co-branded TVC also speaks about how MediBuddy has been the go-to platform for millions of people to access quality healthcare anytime, anywhere.

Commenting on the association, Mr. Satish Kannan, Co-founder and CEO, MediBuddy said, “As a brand, we strive to ensure quality healthcare services are available to everyone in the country. It is in dire times like these, that we need to reiterate ourselves as someone they can blindly rely on for their health-related questions. Celebrities like Farhan Akhtar who continue to voice their opinion on relevant topics are looked upon by people, and a message like this delivered by someone who they trust helps us in gaining their trust, in return too. With this association, we wish to position ourselves as a platform that people can put their faith in for all health-related problems.”

Commenting on the same, Mr. Vishal Ramchandani, Head of Business and Marketing, Excel Entertainment said, “We are thrilled to be associated with MediBuddy, a platform that has done and continues to do pathbreaking work in accelerating India’s digital healthcare system.”

MediBuddy with its quality healthcare services has been amplifying India’s medical infrastructure by providing accessible services from online doctor consultations, booking lab tests, ordering medicines and much more from the comfort of their homes. Amid the second wave, MediBuddy has launched several initiatives such as Hospital Bed Availability Tracker, a 24×7 helpline number and a Coronavirus Risk Assessment Tool to help the tackle the surge of coronavirus infection and contribute its bit in combating the virus.

Mr. Satish Kannan, Co-founder & CEO, MediBuddy
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Amidst the second wave, MediBuddy helps additional 76% Indians access high-quality healthcare

May 28, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Co-founder & CEO, #Dr. Gowri Kulkarni, #Head of Medical Operations, #MediBuddy, #Mr. Satish Kannan

National: It has been over a year since COVID-19 proved to be a threat to mankind. It has been mercilessly challenging our healthcare system; doctors and frontline workers. The healthcare infrastructure in our country moved from strength to strength and adapted to the challenges thrown its way. MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare platform has been a catalyst in this paradigm shift in recent times.

As a trusted healthcare partner, MediBuddy witnesses a growth of 76% since February 2021 when second wave started touching its peak.Insights and data from the healthcare platform revealed they received maximum queries around 5 departments – COVID-19 Related Care(104%), Mental Health(82%), Women’s Health(73%), Pediatrics(56%)and Orthopaedics(52%).

The data suggests that most queries received by the platform in the past few months have revolved around COVID-19 symptoms. Amid the second wave, India witnessed record-high cases and an increase in positivity rate. Users were more aware, cautious, and sought medical assistance for common COVID-19 symptoms such as cold, fever, cough, breathlessness, etc. As a precautionary measure to monitor their health and to get additional help if required.

The pandemic coupled with the lockdown has also been an extremely challenging time for a lot of individuals across the country and has taken a major toll on one’s mental health. In these uncertain times, with work stress, relationship issues, loneliness, anxiety, and other stressors, people increasingly sought out medical assistance to keep their mental wellbeing in check.

The platform also observed a steep increase in queries related to intimate and women’s health. The sedentary lifestyles in addition to stress and other issues have resulted in rise of ailments in young women. Users consulted medical practitioners on the platform for various health issues pertaining to PCOS, vaginal yeast infection, birth control methods, etc.

Additionally, the platform witnessed increase in queries from parents with regards to cough and cold in babies, missed vaccination cycles, fever, UTI, diarrhea, etc. Telemedicine has helped assure parents that, there is in fact a pediatrician available for them 24*7 or whenever they need help with anything bothering their little ones.

Furthermore, the platform also received orthopaedic-related queries such as joint pain, spinal issues, knee pain, muscle pain and back pain which is increasingly becoming a common issue across all age groups and gender. With extended lockdowns and lifestyle measures that have largely bound people to their desks and has restricted physical activity have resulted in the rise of medical assistance for orthopaedic ailments.

Talking about the same, Mr. Satish Kannan, Co-founder & CEO, MediBuddy said, “The last few months have been challenging for our healthcare system. Individuals across the country are turning to teleconsultations first-hand for across all departments to take care of themselves and their loved ones. As their trusted buddy, we are extremely humbled that our platform has been a continued source of trusted medical consultations for people in these testing times. We pledge to continue support our users and honour our commitment to provide Indians access to high-quality healthcare.”

Dr. Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations, MediBuddy, further said, “In challenging times like these, telemedicine has been a strong source of support for patients and healthcare workers. While frontline doctors continue to dedicatedly service patients suffering from COVID-19, telemedicine has helped support people seeking medical consultations across all departments. Through MediBuddy, doctors are closer and more accessible to help more individuals access high-quality healthcare across the country.”

To lend their full support to state governments administering vaccination drives; MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare platform has tied up with 350+ top hospitals across 130 cities such as Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Indore, Jaipur, Lucknow, Noida, and Kochi to further strengthen the vaccine rollout across the country. MediBuddy will be facilitating vaccinations for over 700 corporates that support 15 million individuals at vaccination camps.

Amid the second wave, MediBuddy launched several initiatives such as Hospital Bed Availability Tracker, a 24×7 helpline number and a Coronavirus Risk Assessment Tool to help tackle the surge of coronavirus infection and contribute its bit in combating the virus.

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MediBuddy raises awareness about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with its digital campaign

Apr 9, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #MediBuddy

A sedentary lifestyle with unhealthy diets, irregular sleep patterns and, rising stress levels have resulted in many health issues amongst adults. One such ailment that is commonly found in women is Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) & Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). One in every 10 women in India suffer from the disease. And, there still continues to remain a lack of general awareness about the disease and it often goes undetected. To raise awareness and educate individuals about the disease, MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare platform has collaborated with The Quint.

With an extensive week-long digital campaign, the digital healthcare platform aims to debunk the myths and stigma revolving around the disease. With little knowledge available as to how to live with the condition, what to do and what not to, MediBuddy with its campaign urges women to seek professional medical attention and lead a desired healthy lifestyle.

As per data collected by MediBuddy, most women on the healthcare platform sought medical consultations related to menstruation problems. Close to 21.27% of the total women complained of irregular periods. Whereas 19.70% reported missed periods. About 4.35% of women seeking consultations were young adults aged between 12 and 18. While 76.7% of women were in the age group of 19 to 28.

The digital healthcare platform enables individuals to seek medical help, at their convenience and comfort. Following a few simple steps, one can book consultation appointments, lab tests, medicines, insurances and, more.

MediBuddy closes $40 Million in Series B - the biggest round of funding in the Digital Healthcare space
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MediBuddy closes $40 Million in Series B – the biggest round of funding in the Digital Healthcare space

Feb 3, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Bessemer Venture Partners India, #Co-founder & CEO, #Director, #FinSight Ventures, #JAFCO Asia Fund, #LLC, #Managing Director, #Managing Partner, #MediBuddy, #Mr. Devarajan TP, #Mr. Satish Kannan, #Mr. Vikul Goyal, #Mr. Yousuf Mazhar, #Mr.Vishal Gupta, #Ms. Supriya Singh, #representative of India Life Sciences Fund III, #TEAMFund, #Venture Partner

Bengaluru:  MediBuddy, India’s leading digital healthcare platform announced the closure of its $40 Million Series B Round. This follows the recent infusion of $20 million led by India Life Sciences Fund III, LLC, with participation from other investors. The digital healthcare platform had earlier announced an initial funding of $20 million (INR 150 crores) in June 2020 under this round. MediBuddy is led by co-founders Mr. Satish Kannan & Mr. Enbasekar, as the CEO and the CTO, respectively.

COVID-19 has created an unprecedented acceleration in digital healthcare adoption and MediBuddy has been at the forefront of this transformation. To-date, over 3 crore Indians have used the mobile and web platforms to access specialist doctors 24×7 on video, order medicines and book home collection of lab samples. In addition, several Fortune 500 companies in India have trusted MediBuddy as their preferred digital healthcare partner to help their employees access various healthcare benefits.

In June 2020, to create market leadership in the digital healthcare industry, DocsApp (India’s leading online doctor consultation platform) merged with MediBuddy. Going forward, both MediBuddy and DocsApp will operate under a single brand name – MediBuddy.

Addressing the press conference, Mr. Satish Kannan, Co-Founder & CEO, MediBuddy, said, “At MediBuddy, we strive towards making high-quality healthcare accessible to Indians across the length & breadth of the country. On any given day, we provide consultations to more patients than any leading offline hospital chain. Moreover, we are proud of the fact that over 50% of these users are from non-urban areas.”

Mr. Kannan also added that the potential of the MediBuddy platform has generated significant investor interest in the Series B round despite the uncertainty prevalent worldwide, helping it secure the highest funding in the digital healthcare space since the start of the pandemic. He also said that the Series B round attracted new investments from India Life Sciences Fund III, LLC, TEAMFund LP, JAFCO Asia Fund, FinSight Ventures, ALES Global Japan and Beyond Next Ventures. Existing investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, Milliways Ventures and Rebright Partners also participated in this round.

Mr. Vishal Gupta, Managing Director, Bessemer Venture Partners India, said, “We are fortunate to have been a part of Satish’s and Enba’s journey from the very early days. We continue to be strong supporters as they execute towards their aim of enabling more Indians to have access to high-quality healthcare.”

Mr. Vikul Goyal, Venture Partner, FinSight Ventures, said, “Telemedicine in India is growing at a monumental pace and the pandemic has only further amplified the importance of going digital. MediBuddy is by far the leader in the digital healthcare space in terms of scale, size & customers served; and we are excited to partner with MediBuddy in this growth journey to make high-quality healthcare accessible to a billion Indians.”

Mr. Devarajan TP, Managing Director, representative of India Life Sciences Fund III, LLC, on the Board, said, “The Fund is excited about partnering with MediBuddy and its dynamic leadership team with Satish and Enba at the helm. MediBuddy’s e-health platform enables customers access the entire gamut of healthcare services, be it tele-consultation services, lab tests or medicines, across devices. The Fund is particularly heartened by MediBuddy’s efforts at enabling such access in vernacular languages, which will be the key to meeting its mission of serving customers across the length and breadth of the country. Its marquee customer base, consisting of the India operations of several Fortune 500 companies, and many leading insurance companies, is testimony to the quality of services provided. The Fund’s representatives look forward to working with MediBuddy and supporting it in its endeavour to emerge as India’s preferred digital healthcare platform.”

Ms. Supriya Singh, Director, JAFCO Asia Fund, said, “The telemedicine market in India is a very large growing opportunity and MediBuddy is in a very strong position in this market. They have the most comprehensive platform to address the market needs. JAFCO Asia has been one of the key investors in Teladoc in the US which is right now at USD 38bn in market cap. JAFCO Asia is very proud to be a partner to Satish and Enba in the growth journey for MediBuddy.”

Mr. Yousuf Mazhar, Managing Partner, TEAMFund, said, “TEAMFund is very excited to partner with the team at MediBuddy, and is looking forward to helping build out their chronic disease management capabilities for remote patients. MediBuddy has built a first class, frictionless platform that integrates telehealth with essential lab and pharmaceutical services that we believe is amongst the best in the world. This is extremely valuable for patients across the country, and especially for those in rural and low resource areas who benefit from increased efficiency, lower cost, and increased access to specialized services.”

The digital healthcare platform will utilize the funding in further strengthening its doctor and hospital base, patient reach, product, technology and brand to move a step closer to its mission of providing high-quality healthcare to a billion people. Additionally, the platform has onboarded leading industry professionals over the last few months to drive critical areas, bolstering an already-strong leadership team.

With a network of over 90,000 doctors, 7,000 hospitals, 3,000 diagnostic centres and 2,500 pharmacies, covering over 95% of all pin codes in India, MediBuddy is well-positioned to strengthen its leadership position by providing 24×7 access to a range of healthcare services across India. MediBuddy is truly living up to its name of being a ‘buddy’ who can be trusted to meet all your healthcare needs.