Now the whole world is suffering due to Coronavirus. It’s been about 5 months since we entered the pandemic period but still, it’s not slowing down. In Nepal also people are suffering from this virus so Nepal Government has urged the public to adopt proper precautions while gathering or going outside.

So, in order to make people more aware, the government has taken a digital step for awareness. Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal has developed Hamro Swasthya App.

The app is available in Google Play Store as well as Apple App Store.

Getting Started with Hamro Swasthya App:

1.Download and launch the app

2.After that, you have to select your preferred language

3.Then it asks permission for personal data and Device ID, click I agree

4.Welcome page opens then fill the form with your details after that click Submit

5.Tap Enable or skip the Bluetooth tracing option then

6.All set! you are ready to use the app.

Hamro Swasthya Features:

• Nepal Coronavirus daily data update
• World Coronavirus data statics
• Bluetooth tracing
• Graphical presentation of Coronavirus data.
• COVID-19 self-assessment test
• ‘Find nearest health facility’ feature
• Various information and news about Coronavirus
• Situation report download option
• COVID-19 hotline numbers

Google Play Store Rating: 4.3/5

Apple App Store Rating: 4.6/5

Verdict:

We know that Nepal Government has not been able to take proper decisions in this pandemic period but this app is one of the effective ways to make people aware of the Coronavirus as the app has various important features. The COVID-19 self-assessment test helps people to check for the virus and then take steps accordingly to its results. ‘Find nearest health facility’ feature helps users to find the nearest health facilities location. Likewise, there is an FAQ option where we can know about the frequently asked questions and their answers.

Thus, we should appreciate Nepal Government’s effort for this approach.

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