VOV Bacsi 24 is an online medical app released by VOV in September, 2017. (Photo:tuoitre.vn)

Available on the IOs, Android, and Windows platform, the app allows smart phone users to register for video call counseling with one of more than 3,000 doctors at central hospitals. Many patients choose to receive a consultation via the app before going to the hospital.

Tran Quy Tuong, Head of the Health Ministry’s Information Technology Department, said that the app receives between 200 and 500 calls each day, adding it offers patients a quick remote health checkup and consultation, and saves them money and time.