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68Find the best health equipment and gadgets to track your health from home. Explore our range of fitness trackers, blood pressure monitors, and more to take charge of your well-being</p><a href="/marketplace"><button type="button" class="align-middle select-none font-sans font-bold text-center uppercase transition-all disabled:opacity-50 disabled:shadow-none disabled:pointer-events-none text-xs py-3 text-white shadow-blue-500/20 hover:shadow-blue-500/40 focus:opacity-[0.85] focus:shadow-none active:opacity-[0.85] active:shadow-none w-full bg-primary mt-6 shadow-none hover:shadow-none md:w-max px-20 rounded-full h-12 flex justify-center items-center">Explore Products</button></a></div><div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="swiper-pagination"></div></div></div><div class="bg-primary-500"><div class="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 justify-between gap-6 items-center max-w-screen-xl mx-auto py-16 lg:py-20"><div class="hidden lg:block relative w-full lg:w-[450px]  h-[300px] px-6 "><img alt="Happy family" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="rounded-md bg-secondary scale-125" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;object-fit:cover;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=640&amp;q=75 640w, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 750w, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=828&amp;q=75 828w, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=1080&amp;q=75 1080w, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=1200&amp;q=75 1200w, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75 1920w, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=2048&amp;q=75 2048w, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75"/></div><div class="flex flex-col gap-6 mt-2 md:mt-10 "><div class="flex flex-col gap-2 px-6"><h4 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans text-2xl font-semibold leading-snug text-primary">WHY CHOOSE US</h4><h3 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans text-3xl font-semibold leading-snug text-white">Revolutionizing Your Healthcare Experience</h3></div><p class="block antialiased font-sans text-base font-light leading-relaxed text-white px-6">Experience a new era of efficiency and patient-centric care with our comprehensive eHealth suite. Here&#x27;s why you should choose us:</p><div class=" lg:hidden relative h-[300px] md:h-[350px] "><img alt="Happy family" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="lg:rounded-md bg-secondary lg:scale-125" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;object-fit:cover;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=640&amp;q=75 640w, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=750&amp;q=75 750w, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=828&amp;q=75 828w, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=1080&amp;q=75 1080w, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=1200&amp;q=75 1200w, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75 1920w, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=2048&amp;q=75 2048w, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fabout.webp&amp;w=3840&amp;q=75"/></div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 md:gap-3 px-6"><div class="block relative w-full"><button type="button" class="flex justify-between items-center w-full py-4 border-b-blue-gray-100 text-blue-gray-700 antialiased font-sans text-xl text-left font-semibold leading-snug select-none hover:text-blue-gray-900 transition-colors border-b-0"><div class="flex  text-bgColor hover:text-primary"><div><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" viewBox="0 0 16 16" class="h-4 w-4" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M10.067.87a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-4.134 0l-.622.638-.89-.011a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-2.924 2.924l.01.89-.636.622a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 0 4.134l.637.622-.011.89a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 2.924 2.924l.89-.01.622.636a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 4.134 0l.622-.637.89.011a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 2.924-2.924l-.01-.89.636-.622a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 0-4.134l-.637-.622.011-.89a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-2.924-2.924l-.89.01-.622-.636zm.287 5.984-3 3a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-1.5-1.5a.5.5 0 1 1 .708-.708L7 8.793l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708z"></path></svg></div><h6 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans text-base font-semibold leading-relaxed text-inherit ml-2">Simplify Your Workflow. Deliver Exceptional Care<!-- --> </h6></div><span class="ml-4"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M10 5a1 1 0 011 1v3h3a1 1 0 110 2h-3v3a1 1 0 11-2 0v-3H6a1 1 0 110-2h3V6a1 1 0 011-1z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span></button><div class="overflow-hidden" style="height:0px"><div class="block w-full py-4 antialiased font-sans text-sm font-light leading-normal text-bgColor pt-0" style="transform:scale(0.9) translateZ(0)">
68 Embrace streamlined efficiency, bidding farewell to stress, while focusing on delivering exceptional healthcare services with our solutions</div></div></div><div class="block relative w-full"><button type="button" class="flex justify-between items-center w-full py-4 border-b-blue-gray-100 text-blue-gray-700 antialiased font-sans text-xl text-left font-semibold leading-snug select-none hover:text-blue-gray-900 transition-colors border-b-0"><div class="flex  text-bgColor hover:text-primary"><div><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" viewBox="0 0 16 16" class="h-4 w-4" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M10.067.87a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-4.134 0l-.622.638-.89-.011a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-2.924 2.924l.01.89-.636.622a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 0 4.134l.637.622-.011.89a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 2.924 2.924l.89-.01.622.636a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 4.134 0l.622-.637.89.011a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 2.924-2.924l-.01-.89.636-.622a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 0-4.134l-.637-.622.011-.89a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-2.924-2.924l-.89.01-.622-.636zm.287 5.984-3 3a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-1.5-1.5a.5.5 0 1 1 .708-.708L7 8.793l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708z"></path></svg></div><h6 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans text-base font-semibold leading-relaxed text-inherit ml-2">Secure Access to Personal Medical Records<!-- --> </h6></div><span class="ml-4"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M10 5a1 1 0 011 1v3h3a1 1 0 110 2h-3v3a1 1 0 11-2 0v-3H6a1 1 0 110-2h3V6a1 1 0 011-1z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span></button><div class="overflow-hidden" style="height:0px"><div class="block w-full py-4 antialiased font-sans text-sm font-light leading-normal text-bgColor pt-0" style="transform:scale(0.9) translateZ(0)">Unleash the power of comprehensive patient data, effortlessly stored and organized in our app, granting you quick access to crucial information for informed decision-making</div></div></div><div class="block relative w-full"><button type="button" class="flex justify-between items-center w-full py-4 border-b-blue-gray-100 text-blue-gray-700 antialiased font-sans text-xl text-left font-semibold leading-snug select-none hover:text-blue-gray-900 transition-colors border-b-0"><div class="flex  text-bgColor hover:text-primary"><div><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" viewBox="0 0 16 16" class="h-4 w-4" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M10.067.87a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-4.134 0l-.622.638-.89-.011a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-2.924 2.924l.01.89-.636.622a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 0 4.134l.637.622-.011.89a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 2.924 2.924l.89-.01.622.636a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 4.134 0l.622-.637.89.011a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 2.924-2.924l-.01-.89.636-.622a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 0-4.134l-.637-.622.011-.89a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-2.924-2.924l-.89.01-.622-.636zm.287 5.984-3 3a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-1.5-1.5a.5.5 0 1 1 .708-.708L7 8.793l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708z"></path></svg></div><h6 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans text-base font-semibold leading-relaxed text-inherit ml-2">Dispensing Tools for Optimal Medical Goals<!-- --> </h6></div><span class="ml-4"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M10 5a1 1 0 011 1v3h3a1 1 0 110 2h-3v3a1 1 0 11-2 0v-3H6a1 1 0 110-2h3V6a1 1 0 011-1z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span></button><div class="overflow-hidden" style="height:0px"><div class="block w-full py-4 antialiased font-sans text-sm font-light leading-normal text-bgColor pt-0" style="transform:scale(0.9) translateZ(0)">Achieve patients&#x27; medical goals with our advanced dispensing tools, empowering accurate medication management through integration checks and labels</div></div></div><div class="block relative w-full"><button type="button" class="flex justify-between items-center w-full py-4 border-b-blue-gray-100 text-blue-gray-700 antialiased font-sans text-xl text-left font-semibold leading-snug select-none hover:text-blue-gray-900 transition-colors border-b-0"><div class="flex  text-bgColor hover:text-primary"><div><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" viewBox="0 0 16 16" class="h-4 w-4" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M10.067.87a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-4.134 0l-.622.638-.89-.011a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-2.924 2.924l.01.89-.636.622a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 0 4.134l.637.622-.011.89a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 2.924 2.924l.89-.01.622.636a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 4.134 0l.622-.637.89.011a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 2.924-2.924l-.01-.89.636-.622a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 0-4.134l-.637-.622.011-.89a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-2.924-2.924l-.89.01-.622-.636zm.287 5.984-3 3a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-1.5-1.5a.5.5 0 1 1 .708-.708L7 8.793l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708z"></path></svg></div><h6 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans text-base font-semibold leading-relaxed text-inherit ml-2">Proactive Pharmaceutical and Medical Care Services<!-- --> </h6></div><span class="ml-4"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M10 5a1 1 0 011 1v3h3a1 1 0 110 2h-3v3a1 1 0 11-2 0v-3H6a1 1 0 110-2h3V6a1 1 0 011-1z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span></button><div class="overflow-hidden" style="height:0px"><div class="block w-full py-4 antialiased font-sans text-sm font-light leading-normal text-bgColor pt-0" style="transform:scale(0.9) translateZ(0)">Enhance patient care with our transformative tools, driving exceptional healthcare outcomes through pro bono or subscription-based services</div></div></div><div class="block relative w-full"><button type="button" class="flex justify-between items-center w-full py-4 border-b-blue-gray-100 text-blue-gray-700 antialiased font-sans text-xl text-left font-semibold leading-snug select-none hover:text-blue-gray-900 transition-colors border-b-0"><div class="flex  text-bgColor hover:text-primary"><div><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" viewBox="0 0 16 16" class="h-4 w-4" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M10.067.87a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-4.134 0l-.622.638-.89-.011a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-2.924 2.924l.01.89-.636.622a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 0 4.134l.637.622-.011.89a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 2.924 2.924l.89-.01.622.636a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 4.134 0l.622-.637.89.011a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 2.924-2.924l-.01-.89.636-.622a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 0-4.134l-.637-.622.011-.89a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-2.924-2.924l-.89.01-.622-.636zm.287 5.984-3 3a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-1.5-1.5a.5.5 0 1 1 .708-.708L7 8.793l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708z"></path></svg></div><h6 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans text-base font-semibold leading-relaxed text-inherit ml-2">Reduced Hospital Admissions<!-- --> </h6></div><span class="ml-4"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M10 5a1 1 0 011 1v3h3a1 1 0 110 2h-3v3a1 1 0 11-2 0v-3H6a1 1 0 110-2h3V6a1 1 0 011-1z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span></button><div class="overflow-hidden" style="height:0px"><div class="block w-full py-4 antialiased font-sans text-sm font-light leading-normal text-bgColor pt-0" style="transform:scale(0.9) translateZ(0)">Our solutions help minimize hospital admissions through proactive healthcare management, leading to improved patient outcomes and cost savings</div></div></div><div class="block relative w-full"><button type="button" class="flex justify-between items-center w-full py-4 border-b-blue-gray-100 text-blue-gray-700 antialiased font-sans text-xl text-left font-semibold leading-snug select-none hover:text-blue-gray-900 transition-colors border-b-0"><div class="flex  text-bgColor hover:text-primary"><div><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" viewBox="0 0 16 16" class="h-4 w-4" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M10.067.87a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-4.134 0l-.622.638-.89-.011a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-2.924 2.924l.01.89-.636.622a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 0 4.134l.637.622-.011.89a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 2.924 2.924l.89-.01.622.636a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 4.134 0l.622-.637.89.011a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 2.924-2.924l-.01-.89.636-.622a2.89 2.89 0 0 0 0-4.134l-.637-.622.011-.89a2.89 2.89 0 0 0-2.924-2.924l-.89.01-.622-.636zm.287 5.984-3 3a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-1.5-1.5a.5.5 0 1 1 .708-.708L7 8.793l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708z"></path></svg></div><h6 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans text-base font-semibold leading-relaxed text-inherit ml-2">Earn Customer Loyalty<!-- --> </h6></div><span class="ml-4"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M10 5a1 1 0 011 1v3h3a1 1 0 110 2h-3v3a1 1 0 11-2 0v-3H6a1 1 0 110-2h3V6a1 1 0 011-1z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span></button><div class="overflow-hidden" style="height:0px"><div class="block w-full py-4 antialiased font-sans text-sm font-light leading-normal text-bgColor pt-0" style="transform:scale(0.9) translateZ(0)">Build strong client relationships through comprehensive healthcare services, earning trust and securing long-term business with a seamless and convenient experience</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="bg-bgColor2"><div class=" flex flex-col justify-center items-center max-w-screen-xl mx-auto px-6 py-20"><div class="flex flex-col items-center gap-2"><h4 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans text-2xl font-semibold leading-snug text-primary">OUR PRODUCTS</h4><h3 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans font-semibold text-tertiary text-2xl lg:text-3xl text-center">Innovating Healthcare Applications</h3></div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6 lg:gap-10 mt-8 lg:mt-12"><div class="relative flex flex-col bg-clip-border rounded-xl bg-white text-gray-700 shadow-md mt-6 overflow-hidden"><div class="p-6 transition-transform transform-gpu hover:scale-105"><div class="flex justify-between items-center"><h5 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans text-xl font-semibold leading-snug mb-2 text-tertiary">MyHealth</h5><div><img alt="Group picture of eHealth team members" loading="lazy" width="60" height="60" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="object-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2FMyHealth.png&amp;w=64&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2FMyHealth.png&amp;w=128&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2FMyHealth.png&amp;w=128&amp;q=75"/></div></div><p class="block antialiased font-sans text-base font-light leading-relaxed text-inherit pt-5">A Personal Medical Record App that puts the patient’s medical data into their own care</p><div class="grid gap-2 mt-6"><div class="flex gap-2 items-center"><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" viewBox="0 0 512 512" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z"></path></svg><p class="block antialiased font-sans text-base font-light leading-relaxed text-inherit">Secured access to medical records</p></div><div class="flex gap-2 items-center"><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" viewBox="0 0 512 512" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z"></path></svg><p class="block antialiased font-sans text-base font-light leading-relaxed text-inherit">Monitor health parameters</p></div><div class="flex gap-2 items-center"><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" viewBox="0 0 512 512" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z"></path></svg><p class="block antialiased font-sans text-base font-light leading-relaxed text-inherit">Medical Adherance tools</p></div><div class="flex gap-2 items-center"><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" viewBox="0 0 512 512" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z"></path></svg><p class="block antialiased font-sans text-base font-light leading-relaxed text-inherit">Chat with Healthcare Professionals</p></div></div></div><div class="p-6 pt-0"><a class="inline-block" href="/products/myhealth"><button class="align-middle select-none font-sans font-bold text-center uppercase transition-all disabled:opacity-50 disabled:shadow-none disabled:pointer-events-none text-xs py-2 px-4 roun
68ded-lg text-red-500 hover:bg-red-500/10 active:bg-red-500/30 flex items-center gap-2" type="button">Learn More<svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="2" viewBox="0 0 16 16" class="w-4 h-4" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M1 8a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h11.793l-3.147-3.146a.5.5 0 0 1 .708-.708l4 4a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .708l-4 4a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L13.293 8.5H1.5A.5.5 0 0 1 1 8z"></path></svg></button></a></div></div><div class="relative flex flex-col bg-clip-border rounded-xl bg-white text-gray-700 shadow-md mt-6 overflow-hidden"><div class="p-6 transition-transform transform-gpu hover:scale-105"><div class="flex justify-between items-center"><h5 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans text-xl font-semibold leading-snug mb-2 text-tertiary">Pharmcare</h5><div><img alt="Group picture of eHealth team members" loading="lazy" width="60" height="60" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="object-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2FPharm.png&amp;w=64&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2FPharm.png&amp;w=128&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2FPharm.png&amp;w=128&amp;q=75"/></div></div><p class="block antialiased font-sans text-base font-light leading-relaxed text-inherit pt-5">An App for Pharmacists who seek to provide quality, detailed and timely pharmaceutical care services to patients at a fee.</p><div class="grid gap-2 mt-6"><div class="flex gap-2 items-center"><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" viewBox="0 0 512 512" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z"></path></svg><p class="block antialiased font-sans text-base font-light leading-relaxed text-inherit">Provide Pharmaceutical Care services</p></div><div class="flex gap-2 items-center"><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" viewBox="0 0 512 512" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z"></path></svg><p class="block antialiased font-sans text-base font-light leading-relaxed text-inherit">Monitor &amp; track Patient&#x27;s health goals</p></div><div class="flex gap-2 items-center"><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" viewBox="0 0 512 512" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z"></path></svg><p class="block antialiased font-sans text-base font-light leading-relaxed text-inherit">Get paid to provide pharmaceutical services</p></div></div></div><div class="p-6 pt-0"><a class="inline-block" href="/products/pharmcare"><button class="align-middle select-none font-sans font-bold text-center uppercase transition-all disabled:opacity-50 disabled:shadow-none disabled:pointer-events-none text-xs py-2 px-4 rounded-lg text-red-500 hover:bg-red-500/10 active:bg-red-500/30 flex items-center gap-2" type="button">Learn More<svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="2" viewBox="0 0 16 16" class="w-4 h-4" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M1 8a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h11.793l-3.147-3.146a.5.5 0 0 1 .708-.708l4 4a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .708l-4 4a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L13.293 8.5H1.5A.5.5 0 0 1 1 8z"></path></svg></button></a></div></div><div class="relative flex flex-col bg-clip-border rounded-xl bg-white text-gray-700 shadow-md mt-6 overflow-hidden"><div class="p-6 transition-transform transform-gpu hover:scale-105"><div class="flex justify-between items-center"><h5 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans text-xl font-semibold leading-snug mb-2 text-tertiary">MyDoctor</h5><div><img alt="Group picture of eHealth team members" loading="lazy" width="60" height="60" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="object-center" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2FMyDoctor.png&amp;w=64&amp;q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2FMyDoctor.png&amp;w=128&amp;q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2FMyDoctor.png&amp;w=128&amp;q=75"/></div></div><p class="block antialiased font-sans text-base font-light leading-relaxed text-inherit pt-5">An app for Medical Officers to easily and conveniently provide medical services to patients </p><div class="grid gap-2 mt-6"><div class="flex gap-2 items-center"><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" viewBox="0 0 512 512" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z"></path></svg><p class="block antialiased font-sans text-base font-light leading-relaxed text-inherit">
68Provide consulation to Patients</p></div><div class="flex gap-2 items-center"><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" viewBox="0 0 512 512" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z"></path></svg><p class="block antialiased font-sans text-base font-light leading-relaxed text-inherit">Provide medical services at a fee</p></div><div class="flex gap-2 items-center"><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" viewBox="0 0 512 512" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z"></path></svg><p class="block antialiased font-sans text-base font-light leading-relaxed text-inherit">Chat with Patients</p></div></div></div><div class="p-6 pt-0"><a class="inline-block" href="/products/mydoctor"><button class="align-middle select-none font-sans font-bold text-center uppercase transition-all disabled:opacity-50 disabled:shadow-none disabled:pointer-events-none text-xs py-2 px-4 rounded-lg text-red-500 hover:bg-red-500/10 active:bg-red-500/30 flex items-center gap-2" type="button">Learn More<svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="2" viewBox="0 0 16 16" class="w-4 h-4" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M1 8a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h11.793l-3.147-3.146a.5.5 0 0 1 .708-.708l4 4a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .708l-4 4a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L13.293 8.5H1.5A.5.5 0 0 1 1 8z"></path></svg></button></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class=" max-w-screen-xl mx-auto py-20 px-6"><div class="flex flex-col items-center gap-2"><h4 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans text-2xl font-semibold leading-snug text-primary">BLOGS</h4><h3 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans font-semibold text-tertiary text-2xl lg:text-3xl text-center">Insightful Blogs about Health &amp; Well-being</h3></div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-10 mt-10 lg:mt-16 mb-6"><div class="relative flex-col bg-clip-border text-gray-700 grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-5 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md overflow-hidden"><div class="col-span-2 relative h-72"><img src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/npgb4u1r/production/f2b5647758893f3c8c863579f5ca223f0372c2d6-1160x703.jpg" alt="main" class="w-full h-full rounded-t-md lg:rounded-l-md object-cover "/></div><div class="col-span-3 p-4 md:p-6 flex flex-col justify-between relative"><div><h5 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans text-xl font-semibold leading-snug text-blue-gray-900 mb-2">Prevalence of fever and its associated risk factors amo...</h5><p class="block antialiased font-sans text-base font-light leading-relaxed text-gray-600">In Ghana, temperature check at various points of entry was adopted as a means of screening people for coronavirus disease 2019 without taking into con...</p></div><div class="mt-4"><button class="align-middle select-none font-sans font-bold text-center uppercase transition-all disabled:opacity-50 disabled:shadow-none disabled:pointer-events-none text-xs py-2 px-4 rounded-lg border border-blue-gray-500 text-blue-gray-500 hover:opacity-75 focus:ring focus:ring-blue-gray-200 active:opacity-[0.85]" type="button">Read More</button></div></div></div><div class="relative flex-col bg-clip-border text-gray-700 grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-5 bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md overflow-hidden"><div class="col-span-2 relative h-72"><img src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/npgb4u1r/production/b6da76353aa6cc856bb2edbee33dd14ff2612297-720x1080.jpg" alt="main" class="w-full h-full rounded-t-md lg:rounded-l-md object-cover "/></div><div class="col-span-3 p-4 md:p-6 flex flex-col justify-between relative"><div><h5 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans text-xl font-semibold leading-snug text-blue-gray-900 mb-2">The Community Pharmacist&#x27;s Vital Role in Health and Pre...</h5><p class="block antialiased font-sans text-base font-light leading-relaxed text-gray-600">Prevention outweighs cure in addressing complications of chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes, with Community Pharmacists playing a crucial...</p></div><div class="mt-4"><button class="align-middle select-none font-sans font-bold text-center uppercase transition-all disabled:opacity-50 disabled:shadow-none disabled:pointer-events-none text-xs py-2 px-4 roun
68ded-lg border border-blue-gray-500 text-blue-gray-500 hover:opacity-75 focus:ring focus:ring-blue-gray-200 active:opacity-[0.85]" type="button">Read More</button></div></div></div></div><div class="flex justify-center "><button class="align-middle select-none font-sans font-bold text-center uppercase transition-all disabled:opacity-50 disabled:shadow-none disabled:pointer-events-none text-sm py-3.5 px-7 text-blue-gray-500 hover:bg-blue-gray-500/10 active:bg-blue-gray-500/30 w-fit gap-1 flex justify-center items-center rounded-full" type="button">View All<svg stroke="currentColor" fill="none" stroke-width="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="w-5 h-5" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><polyline points="9 18 15 12 9 6"></polyline></svg></button></div></div><div class="bg-bgColor2 py-16"><div class="mb-12"><div class="flex flex-col items-center gap-2"><h4 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans text-2xl font-semibold leading-snug text-primary">FAQs</h4><h3 class="block antialiased tracking-normal font-sans font-semibold text-tertiary text-2xl lg:text-3xl text-center">Frequently Asked Questions</h3></div><div class="max-w-screen-md mx-auto my-6 px-6 "><div class="block relative w-full"><button type="button" class="flex justify-between items-center w-full py-4 border-b border-b-blue-gray-100 text-blue-gray-700 antialiased font-sans text-left font-semibold select-none hover:text-blue-gray-900 transition-colors text-lg lg:text-xl">What is MyHealth?<span class="ml-4"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class=" h-5 w-5 transition-transform" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M19 9l-7 7-7-7"></path></svg></span></button><div class="overflow-hidden" style="height:0px"><div class="block w-full py-4 text-gray-700 antialiased font-sans font-light text-lg">MyHealth is a comprehensive healthcare management app designed to empower Patients by allowing them to keep track of their medical records, manage medications, monitor vital signs, and access healthcare services from licensed Professionals.</div></div></div><div class="block relative w-full"><button type="button" class="flex justify-between items-center w-full py-4 border-b border-b-blue-gray-100 text-blue-gray-700 antialiased font-sans text-left font-semibold select-none hover:text-blue-gray-900 transition-colors text-lg lg:text-xl">How do I sign up for MyHealth?<span class="ml-4"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class=" h-5 w-5 transition-transform" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M19 9l-7 7-7-7"></path></svg></span></button><div class="overflow-hidden" style="height:0px"><div class="block w-full py-4 text-gray-700 antialiased font-sans font-light text-lg">To sign up for MyHealth, simply download the app and follow the registration process. You will need to provide some basic information and create a secure login.</div></div></div><div class="block relative w-full"><button type="button" class="flex justify-between items-center w-full py-4 border-b border-b-blue-gray-100 text-blue-gray-700 antialiased font-sans text-left font-semibold select-none hover:text-blue-gray-900 transition-colors text-lg lg:text-xl">What is Pharmcare?<span class="ml-4"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class=" h-5 w-5 transition-transform" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M19 9l-7 7-7-7"></path></svg></span></button><div class="overflow-hidden" style="height:0px"><div class="block w-full py-4 text-gray-700 antialiased font-sans font-light text-lg">Pharmcare is an innovative Pharmaceutical care app designed for verified Pharmacists to manage medications, provide Patient monitoring, and deliver comprehensive Pharmaceutical services.</div></div></div><div class="block relative w-full"><button type="button" class="flex justify-between items-center w-full py-4 border-b border-b-blue-gray-100 text-blue-gray-700 antialiased font-sans text-left font-semibold select-none hover:text-blue-gray-900 transition-colors text-lg lg:text-xl">
68Who can use Pharmcare?<span class="ml-4"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class=" h-5 w-5 transition-transform" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M19 9l-7 7-7-7"></path></svg></span></button><div class="overflow-hidden" style="height:0px"><div class="block w-full py-4 text-gray-700 antialiased font-sans font-light text-lg">Pharmcare is exclusively available for verified Pharmacists who have completed the registration and authentication process. It is tailored to support Pharmacists in their day-to-day practice.</div></div></div><div class="block relative w-full"><button type="button" class="flex justify-between items-center w-full py-4 border-b border-b-blue-gray-100 text-blue-gray-700 antialiased font-sans text-left font-semibold select-none hover:text-blue-gray-900 transition-colors text-lg lg:text-xl">What is MyDoctor?<span class="ml-4"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class=" h-5 w-5 transition-transform" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M19 9l-7 7-7-7"></path></svg></span></button><div class="overflow-hidden" style="height:0px"><div class="block w-full py-4 text-gray-700 antialiased font-sans font-light text-lg">MyDoctor is an exclusive app designed for Medical Doctors and other Prescribers to provide virtual consultations, medical services, and prescriptions to Patients through the MyHealth app.</div></div></div><div class="block relative w-full"><button type="button" class="flex justify-between items-center w-full py-4 border-b border-b-blue-gray-100 text-blue-gray-700 antialiased font-sans text-left font-semibold select-none hover:text-blue-gray-900 transition-colors text-lg lg:text-xl">Who can use MyDoctor?<span class="ml-4"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class=" h-5 w-5 transition-transform" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M19 9l-7 7-7-7"></path></svg></span></button><div class="overflow-hidden" style="height:0px"><div class="block w-full py-4 text-gray-700 antialiased font-sans font-light text-lg">MyDoctor is specifically for licensed Medical Doctors and authorised Prescribers who wish to offer their services to Patients subscribing through the MyHealth app.</div></div></div><div class="block relative w-full"><button type="button" class="flex justify-between items-center w-full py-4 border-b border-b-blue-gray-100 text-blue-gray-700 antialiased font-sans text-left font-semibold select-none hover:text-blue-gray-900 transition-colors text-lg lg:text-xl">Is MyHealth secure?<span class="ml-4"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class=" h-5 w-5 transition-transform" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M19 9l-7 7-7-7"></path></svg></span></button><div class="overflow-hidden" style="height:0px"><div class="block w-full py-4 text-gray-700 antialiased font-sans font-light text-lg">Yes, we take the security and privacy of your data seriously. 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68<script id="__NEXT_DATA__" type="application/json">{"props":{"pageProps":{"posts":[{"_createdAt":"2024-02-20T14:21:09Z","_id":"f1b1f09e-ba79-4349-bed2-43aca542d001","_rev":"JM05JdyqK0pFIm8vWJHx45","_type":"post","_updatedAt":"2024-02-21T10:32:01Z","author":{"_ref":"14021959-9523-41a8-b12b-10810b38eb38","_type":"reference"},"body":[{"_key":"9ca924be4750","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"c466e1756a3f0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Published: February 16, 2024 ("},{"_key":"ede4250bed0c0","_type":"span","marks":["295ee6f095dd"],"text":"https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0296134"},{"_key":"0ef609f6017c","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":")\n\n"}],"markDefs":[{"_key":"295ee6f095dd","_type":"link","href":"https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0296134"}],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"7f719a5de911","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"c087aa1f417b","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Abstract\n\nBackground"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h3"},{"_key":"6146f2f73a4c","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"69de71dbff750","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"In Ghana, temperature check at various points of entry was adopted as a means of screening people for coronavirus disease 2019 without taking into consideration data on the local prevalence of fever associated with the disease. Our objective was to assess fever prevalence and its associated risk factors among patients hospitalised with coronavirus disease 2019 at the Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua in Ghana.\n\n"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"9e541dec4bce","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"a98516a6b5b1","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Methods"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h3"},{"_key":"1f587be9102e","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"8e9bb5c281fb0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"We reviewed medical records of 301 coronavirus disease 2019 patients who were admitted at the Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua between May 5, 2020, and August 31, 2021. Data collected on a pre-designed extraction sheet was processed, entered and analysed using Microsoft excel 2019 and Stata/IC version 16.1 software. Prevalence of fever was estimated and a multivariable logistic regression model was fitted to establish risk factors associated with fever among hospitalised coronavirus disease 2019 patients. A relationship was accepted to be significant at 5% level of significance.\n\n"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"c3afe356d6b4","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"6196a66d0285","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Results"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h3"},{"_key":"6032aac9efd4","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"0a5298cdfb930","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The prevalence of fever among hospitalised coronavirus disease 2019 patients was 21.6% (95% CI, 17.1%-26.7%). Risk factors associated with fever were age group [0–19 years (AOR, 5.75; 95% CI, 1.46–22.68; p = 0.013); 20–39 years (AOR, 3.22; 95% CI, 1.42–7.29; p = 0.005)], comorbidity (AOR, 2.18; 95% CI, 1.04–4.59; p = 0.040), and disease severity [moderate (AOR, 3.89; 95% CI, 1.44–10.49; p = 0.007); severe (AOR, 4.08; 95% CI, 1.36–12.21; p = 0.012); critical (AOR, 4.85; 95% CI, 1.03–22.85; p = 0.046)]."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"77335659a46b","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"a2dd51435a090","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"\nConclusions"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h3"},{"_key":"1d9d86577b9d","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"7378d5d344990","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The prevalence of fever was low among hospitalised coronavirus disease 2019 patients at the Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua. However, there was an increasing risk of fever as the disease severity progresses. Fever screening may be utilised better in disease of higher severity; it should not be used alone especially in mild disease.\n\n"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"71115ee17d40","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"44978ed89c930","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Citation:"},{"_key":"44978ed89c931","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" Bashir MA, Awoonor-Williams JK, Amponsah-Manu F (2024) Prevalence of fever and its associated risk factors among patients hospital
68ised with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) at the Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua, Ghana. PLoS ONE 19(2): e0296134. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0296134"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"3a9b0b9e58ae","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"3e9bf855357d0","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Editor:"},{"_key":"3e9bf855357d1","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" Hlengani Lawrence Chauke, University of the Witwatersrand, SOUTH AFRICA"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"4cd6421675fe","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"3e4e3cfb6bfb0","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Received:"},{"_key":"3e4e3cfb6bfb1","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" June 2, 2023; "},{"_key":"3e4e3cfb6bfb2","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Accepted:"},{"_key":"3e4e3cfb6bfb3","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" December 6, 2023; "},{"_key":"3e4e3cfb6bfb4","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Published:"},{"_key":"3e4e3cfb6bfb5","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" February 16, 2024"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"4fe9c6609641","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"d9c0004c95f30","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Copyright:"},{"_key":"d9c0004c95f31","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" © 2024 Bashir et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the "},{"_key":"d9c0004c95f32","_type":"span","marks":["d48f206a2b67"],"text":"Creative Commons Attribution License"},{"_key":"d9c0004c95f33","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":", which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited."}],"markDefs":[{"_key":"d48f206a2b67","_type":"link","href":"http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"}],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"ff4826820ef5","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"022e6d639f260","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Data Availability:"},{"_key":"022e6d639f261","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" All relevant data are within the paper and its "},{"_key":"022e6d639f262","_type":"span","marks":["6734a96cc9e9"],"text":"Supporting Information"},{"_key":"022e6d639f263","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" files."}],"markDefs":[{"_key":"6734a96cc9e9","_type":"link","href":"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296134#sec028"}],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"efda7abc76b7","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"90e79f6008090","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Funding:"},{"_key":"90e79f6008091","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" The authors received no specific funding for this work."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"0dc1d45f07ef","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"49b14af87dd80","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Competing interests:\n\n"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"62e660a2b797","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"a0e2586ba4560","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"1. 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Due to similarity in its genetic sequence to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), the 2019-nCoV was later named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) while the disease associated with it was referred to as COVID-19 ["},{"_key":"13dc4c93f0297","_type":"span","marks":["591eeeb81f9c"],"text":"3"},{"_key":"13dc4c93f0298","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"].\n\n"}],"markDefs":[{"_key":"343adc4d5de5","_type":"link","href":"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296134#pone.0296134.ref001"},{"_key":"851f4dbc5c0c","_type":"link","href":"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296134#pone.0296134.ref002"},{"_key":"4c9f20fd9cb7","_type":"link","href":"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296134#pone.0296134.ref003"},{"_key":"591eeeb81f9c","_type":"link","href":"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296134#pone.0296134.ref003"}],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"690bb3844581","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"8acaaa23ea3d0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The World Health Organisation (WHO) on March 11, 2020 declared COVID-19 a pandemic ["},{"_key":"8acaaa23ea3d1","_type":"span","marks":["ca8d59c27056"],"text":"3"},{"_key":"8acaaa23ea3d2","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"]. 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In the Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua (ERHK), we observed that a number of symptomatic clients visiting the hospital pass BT screening, only for them to be diagnosed of COVID-19 on subsequent assessment by physicians. Yet there had been increasing demand for logistics and human resource by healthcare workers to man and check BT at COVID-19 screening centres and various points of entry across the country ["},{"_key":"3aa44e9c5c001","_type":"span","marks":["424990d22d3d"],"text":"3"},{"_key":"3aa44e9c5c002","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"].\n\n"}
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Its catchment area includes adjoining districts in the Central, Greater Accra, Ashanti, Bono East and Volta regions.\n\n"}],"markDefs":[{"_key":"7199e9d6c1ed","_type":"link","href":"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296134#pone.0296134.ref022"}],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"55093a2601da","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"a11f9b7853920","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The hospital operates under the GHS and provides comprehensive primary and specialist care in all major aspects of health care. The services include Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Dental care, and Ophthalmology, among others.\n\n"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"e73a32fa9c5e","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"c782fb42aeff0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"The medical department manages the Isolation and Treatment Centre in collaboration with the Institutional Public Health Unit. 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68ised COVID-19 patients.\n\n"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"b31c60032c52","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"6cbe36b74a970","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"All results were presented mainly in texts and tables. All analyses were performed at 5% level of significance using Stata/IC version 16.1 software.\n\n"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"c18ce8ce127b","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"4eb87e2e9f470","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"2.8. Ethical approval and consent to participate"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h3"},{"_key":"4ff346e12552","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"421b52c219040","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Ethical clearance for the study was obtained from the Ethics Review Committee of Ghana Health Service with reference number: GHS-ERC045/08/21. Also, a written permission was obtained from the management of the ERHK to access patients’ medical records for the purpose of the study. Data were collected solely from existing medical records and analysed anonymously. At the time of data extraction, the participants were not available in the hospital and hence informed consent could not be obtained. The need for consent was waived by the ethics committee during the review process.\n\n"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"b053bdd69149","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"e09ba35001740","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"3 Results\n"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h2"},{"_key":"e9d30351cd54","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"98b038f0dfd30","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"3.1. Baseline characteristics of hospitalised COVID-19 patients"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h3"},{"_key":"f673bfa34cf5","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"456197cb26b60","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"A total of 307 folders of patients admitted and discharged at the ERHK were identified. Out of this number, there were missing records of temperatures for 6 patients and therefore were excluded from the analysis.\n\n"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"2cb02814359e","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"02f08ec937f80","_type":"span","marks":["dd40f19efe0e"],"text":"Table 1"},{"_key":"02f08ec937f81","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" presents the demographic, epidemiological and clinical characteristics of COVID-19 patients at the ERHK. Out of 301 patients who were included in the final analysis, 148 (49.2%) were males and 153 (50.8%) were females. The median age of patients was 56 years (IQR, 36–70 years; range, 0.3–102 years). As many as 45.5% of the patients were ≥60 years old, while only 4.6% were between the age of 0–19 years old. There was a surge in the total number of cases in the year 2021 (during the first 8 months) compared to 2020 (232, 77.1% versus 69, 22.9%). One or more comorbidities were identified in 210 (69.8%) patients. Patients presented with a median temperature of 36.6°C (IQR, 36.3–37.2°C; range, 34.7–40.0°C), and 21.6% (65/301) of these patients had fever. The median oxygen saturation at presentation was 91% (IQR, 84–98%; range, 27–100%). Half (151/301) of the COVID-19 patients presented with severe disease; 7.3% (22/301) presented with critical disease. Sixty-seven out of the 301 individuals (22.3%) were discharged dead following hospitalisation.\n\n"}],"markDefs":[{"_key":"dd40f19efe0e","_type":"link","href":"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296134#pone-0296134-t001"}],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"7a83ff6b2151","_type":"image","asset":{"_ref":"image-6c835b9c74bbe8fd8a4be87d0430a230ce68fc85-1567x2015-png","_type":"reference"}},{"_key":"deac98e7d418","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"776baabe290c0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Table 1. Baseline characteristics of hospitalised COVID-19 patients."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"55df2fc5b927","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"a00b9530145d","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"\n"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"1c86bd297b57","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"d35c2907fadd0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Out of the 65 patients who presented with fever, 8 (12.3%) had mild disease, 19 (29.2%) had moderate disease, 32 (49.2%) had severe disease, and 6 (9.2%) had critical disease.\n\n"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"4fb4ef33d43e","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"ba59715fdf750","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"3.2. Prevalence of fever among hospital
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This rise may be attributed to a possible increased viral spread among people during the Christmas, New year, Easter and Eid festivities which happened consecutively from December, 2020.\n\n"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"f5ae5abdfa72","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"77d6510990a00","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"One or more comorbid conditions including hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, asthma, retroviral infection, pulmonary tuberculosis, lung fibrosis, chronic kidney disease, and sickle cell disease were identified in over 69% of patients in our study, which was far higher than 25.1% and 39% reported in Accra ["},{"_key":"77d6510990a01","_type":"span","marks":["09b696be4796"],"text":"14"},{"_key":"77d6510990a02","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":", "},{"_key":"77d6510990a03","_type":"span","marks":["ea83ec18273b"],"text":"15"},{"_key":"77d6510990a04","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"]. 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The significance here was that, on average COVID-19 patients were presenting with temperatures less than the cut off value for fever. Tharakan and his colleagues also reported an average BT of 37.0˚C at first encounter in Mount Sinai ["},{"_key":"cbb5415a2e683","_type":"span","marks":["d235ec002935"],"text":"18"},{"_key":"cbb5415a2e684","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"]. This consistent normal average temperature indicates that the viral illness on average does not cause elevated body temperature.\n\n"}],"markDefs":[{"_key":"bc6fb35b640b","_type":"link","href":"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296134#pone.0296134.ref014"},{"_key":"d235ec002935","_type":"link","href":"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296134#pone.0296134.ref018"}],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"f9d0be4406de","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"39d8b919163b0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Up to 50% of hospital
68ised patients presented with severe disease in our study. As low as only 5.1% presented with moderate to severe disease in the study conducted by Oduro-Mensah et al., which analysed both outpatient and in-patient data ["},{"_key":"39d8b919163b1","_type":"span","marks":["d83c75557c10"],"text":"15"},{"_key":"39d8b919163b2","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"]. This discrepancy was widened by the increased cases of nosocomial COVID-19 among hospitalised patients who already were severely ill at the ERHK before testing positive to SARS-CoV-2. It may as well explain the high percentage (22.3%) of patients who were discharged dead in our study.\n\n"}],"markDefs":[{"_key":"d83c75557c10","_type":"link","href":"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296134#pone.0296134.ref015"}],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"907098f5a489","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"f6c8894820a60","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"4.2. Prevalence of fever among COVID-19 patients"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h3"},{"_key":"3f2e90722227","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"881463438b0b0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Contrary to the report of 98.6% fever prevalence among hospitalised COVID-19 patients in one of the earliest studies conducted in Wuhan, China ["},{"_key":"881463438b0b1","_type":"span","marks":["257400c80b8f"],"text":"7"},{"_key":"881463438b0b2","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"], and that of 79.43% fever prevalence from the recent systematic review and meta-analysis ["},{"_key":"881463438b0b3","_type":"span","marks":["329cb184230f"],"text":"13"},{"_key":"881463438b0b4","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"], the prevalence of fever in our study was as low as 21.6% (95% CI, 17.1%-26.7%). There was 95% confidence that the true prevalence of fever will fall between 17.1% and 26.7%. Our finding is only slightly lower than 29.6% reported in Accra ["},{"_key":"881463438b0b5","_type":"span","marks":["89c600543277"],"text":"14"},{"_key":"881463438b0b6","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"]. Therefore, a more significant number of COVID-19 cases may be missed by the sole reliance on fever or temperature screening in Ghana.\n\n"}],"markDefs":[{"_key":"257400c80b8f","_type":"link","href":"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296134#pone.0296134.ref007"},{"_key":"329cb184230f","_type":"link","href":"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296134#pone.0296134.ref013"},{"_key":"89c600543277","_type":"link","href":"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296134#pone.0296134.ref014"}],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"5f1537b0aca3","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"1f8521a1b94c0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Even though the prevalence of fever in our study is generally low, patients between the age of 0 and 19 years presented with relatively higher prevalence of fever than the elderly (≥ 60 years old) patients (35.7% vs 17.5%). This pattern is inconsistent with findings from the recent meta-analysis where the fever prevalence among paediatric subjects was relatively lower compared to adult subjects ["},{"_key":"1f8521a1b94c1","_type":"span","marks":["af467314362d"],"text":"13"},{"_key":"1f8521a1b94c2","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"].\n\n"}],"markDefs":[{"_key":"af467314362d","_type":"link","href":"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296134#pone.0296134.ref013"}],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"76284f110b2f","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"ac00f4f61a410","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"In terms of disease severity, our study estimated fever prevalence in mild disease as 12.1% (95% CI: 5.4%-22.5%); in moderate disease as 30.6% (95% CI: 19.6%-43.7%); in severe disease as 21.2% (95% CI: 15.0%-28.6%); and in critical disease as 27.3% (95% CI: 10.7%-50.2%). Unlike the disease severity classification ["},{"_key":"ac00f4f61a411","_type":"span","marks":["b0e303634154"],"text":"3"},{"_key":"ac00f4f61a412","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"] adopted in our study, the published meta-analysis classified severity broadly into severe versus non-severe disease ["},{"_key":"ac00f4f61a413","_type":"span","marks":["41ab8ed298d7"],"text":"13"},{"_key":"ac00f4f61a414","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"], making it difficult to compare findings. Nevertheless, the lowest prevalence of fever in individuals with mild disease (12.1%) in our study suggests poor utility of fever screening in early detection of COVID-19.\n\n"}],"markDefs":[{"_key":"b0e303634154","_type":"link","href":"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296134#pone.0296134.ref003"},{"_key":"41ab8ed298d7","_type":"link","href":"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296134#pone.0296134.ref013"}],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"c282cdc324d8","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"4a98fa631b090","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"4.3. Risk factors associated with fever among hospital
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