Truecaller Adds a COVID-19 Healthcare Directory for Quick Access to Hospital Details
Apr. 29, 2021As the COVID-19 cases continue to rise in India, we are witnessingvarious companies step upto help the country fight back the current crisis. So, followingGoogle’s massive donation to IndiaandApple’s promise to donate resources, Truecaller has released a new feature on its app to help users quickly find the phone numbers and addresses of hospitals near them.
Now, for the uninitiated, India has been suffering from one of the worst waves of the Coronavirus. As a result, cases are continuing to spike, and the shortages of oxygen, medical supplies, and COVID-19 resources continue to persist. Moreover, in times of emergency, citizens are finding it difficult to get hold of relevant contact numbers for hospitals near them that are offering COVID treatment.
Truecaller COVID-19 Healthcare Directory
In light of the situation, Truecaller hasofficially announceda dedicated COVID Healthcare Directory for its app in India. The company says that the new COVID Healthcare Directory willhelp users quickly get the addresses and the contact numbers of COVID-19 designated hospitalsin multiple states across the country.
The new directory resides inside Truecaller’s menu and users can also access it from within the dialer. The Healthcare Directory, as per Truecaller, is created from officially sourced Government data. Moreover, users can search the directory by using the handy search button at the top to instantly get a particular hospital’s contact number or address. Plus, Truecaller will be updating the directory every day to keep it relevant.Image Courtesy: Truecaller
However, the company warns that although the directory contains the phone numbers and addresses of hospitals, it does not mean that beds are available in these listed medical centers.
Now, coming to the availability of the new Healthcare Directory in Truecaller, the newfeature is currently only available in the beta versionof the app on Android. The company says that it will be rolling out to all Android users very soon. For iOS users, on the other hand, there are no details regarding the availability of the feature.
Nonetheless, you cancheck out our in-depth list of COVID-19 resources in India, which we update regularly. Moreover, as the third phase of the vaccination drive for all citizens above 18 starts from May 1, you can register for vaccination right now. If you want to learnhow to register for COVID-19 vaccinationin India, check out our linked guide.
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