Lagos- based Medcourt Support Services, a Pan-African focused Health Solutions company, in synergy with two international firms, is launching Austrian technologies to improve services in Nigerian hospitals, banks and supermarkets.
The products which include fire alarm systems, communication gadgets, in-house transportation systems, among others, feature the latest solutions for healthcare, financial services firms that prioritize safety and efficiency at the workplace.
Sumetzberger Gmbh, one of the companies at a seminar hosted by the Austrian Embassy, specialises in the development and implementation of pneumatic tube systems.
The technology provides a secure and reliable transport solution for transferring materials and samples in hospitals and laboratories as well as cash handling and administrative processes in banks and industry.
The second company, Schrack Seconet AG, which currently designs more than 10 hospital projects in Nigeria, creates innovative information and communication systems that interlink patients and nursing staff in hospitals.
The local presence of Sumetzberger Gmbh, a technological leader in the field of pneumatic tube systems, and Schrack Seconet, a provider of fire alarm systems, communications systems for hospitals and security systems, would improve healthcare delivery by providing unique innovations tailored for developing nations and ultimately improving patient care, Medcourt said.
Adegboyega Oridota, Managing Director, Medcourt Support Services, reiterated the company’s commitment to positively contributing to health-care solutions focused on the improvement of healthcare across Africa which contributes just one percent to global health expenditure despite making up to 15 percent of the world population.
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Guido Stock, the Commercial Counsellor at the Austrian Embassy in Lagos said the event underscored the importance of safety and security as well as the wellbeing of patients in Nigeria.
“This event shows that the latest technology for security is available in Nigeria,” he said.
The Austrian Commercial Counsellor expressed his strong belief that Austria, looking back to a long tradition in the rendering of outstanding public healthcare, is in an excellent position to contribute to overcoming the health care challenges Nigeria is facing.
“West Africa and Nigeria specifically are among the most important markets for Austrian companies looking beyond their traditional markets in Europe and North America,” Stock added.
The Austrian Commercial Counsellor also said there would be more innovation from Austrian companies to help improve the delivery of services in different sectors in Nigeria.
The exclusive event had over 60 professionals and industry thought leaders in the architectural, construction and healthcare sector in attendance.
Advantage Austria, an international intelligence and business development services provider for both Austrian companies and their representatives abroad, was represented by the Commercial Section of the Austrian Embassy in Lagos.
