Conclusion
The innovative Telemedicine Initiative from Sri Lanka utilized the volunteerism in a resource-constrained scenario during COVID-19 pandemic and harnessed the support from all stakeholders including sectors previously underutilized in the provision of healthcare, including information and communication systems. This project has been able to integrate its healthcare system and volunteer professionals by technology to face the challenge. This has made contributions to reduce the burden on treatment centres and healthcare professionals and ensure equity in the distribution of its resources. This innovative approach to healthcare provision is a model to follow in an unprecedented crisis situation in anywhere in the world.
The pandemic may be considered as a wake-up call to utilize information and communication technologies effectively, going forward to provide healthcare and reduce the burden on healthcare institutions and professionals4-9.