Online start-ups are making a difference to healthcare


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From taking care of the senior citizens to selling medicines, these start-ups are making a difference online

The online shopping in India is seeing a tremendous surge as studies show 7 out of 10 people shop online. There is a strong sentiment among the e-tailers that healthcare is set to become the next big thing in online ecosystem.

Incepted in 2013, Portea is an online healthcare platform which caters to elders left behind alone at home. They specialise in bringing medical professionals to the doorstep of the patient to give them quality and affordable homecare.  Using world-class technology, Portea is has successfully filled a void in the Indian healthcare industry.

Med-Life and Phareasy are another case in point. It is credited with bringing in disruption to the traditional healthcare model. Who could have thought that buying medicine is now at their fingertips. The platform they have created is meant to be a one stop shop for all health needs, including lab tests and doctor consultations.

Agatsa is carving a niche for itself by making essential medical devices affordable and accessible to all at a touch of a button. Their low-cost cardiac care solutions are truly transformational. For example, SanketLife is a miniaturised ECG monitoring device that allows you to monitor heart conditions in the comfort of your home.

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