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Telehealth: A silver lining in the dark clouds of COVID-19

Telehealth as a care delivery medium was always acknowledged for the advantages it brought. But it was never adopted into the mainstream, that is, until we faced the COVID-19 pandemic challenge. The pandemic saw telehealth emerge as a sustainable solution ensuring that patients do not have to be deprived of medical consultation and treatment. This not only reduces the exposure to risks but also protects the providers by reducing their exposures, thus curbing the spread.