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.