The pandemic has hastened the adoption of digital health services in India. This has been a great opportunity for start-ups like MediBuddy, which are growing fast and attracting big investors, as they allow patients in big cities as well as smaller centres to access a wide network of doctors.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away – or one can just choose to avoid doctors altogether. Over a third of US adults say they’ve delayed or skipped out on medical care during the pandemic due to worry and inaccessibility, suggesting a need for new healthcare options to allay these concerns.

COVID-19 has seen health systems worldwide struggle with an influx of patients, yet in the US, securing a bed is not the main concern for many of those who need treatment. With job lay-offs causing millions to lose their insurance, could the pandemic spark a shift in attitudes to healthcare?

Telemedicine service The Cusp is helping American women test their hormones to predict if they are in perimenopause or menopause. Healthcare is limited for many women in the US so telemedicine alternatives are bridging access and affordability gaps for greater health equality.