DocsApp Launches Awareness Campaign- #ErasedPages ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day

by Shrutee K/DNS

National, 20 September 2019:  On this World Alzheimer’s Day, DocsApp- a 24*7 online doctor consultation platform, has launched their latest campaign #ErasedPages to spread awareness about Alzheimer’s. 

A brain disorder can be a frightening thought especially when you or your loved one are affected by it. Alzheimer’s is one such disease that impacts one’s memory and cognitive abilities. The disease affects one in ten people over 65 years of age, and nearly one-third of those over 85 according to Alzheimer’s Association. 

DocsApp’s #ErasedPages is a much-needed initiative which will awaken Indians & create awareness of this unfortunate disease. There are approximately 4 million Indians, who cannot remember their own names. This campaign is aimed to spread awareness of Alzheimer. There is no cure for Alzheimer, but if the symptoms are identified in its early stages - medication and management strategies may temporarily improve symptoms. It can help your loved ones to get maximum benefits from available treatments. 

Dr. Yogesh Kataria, Neurologist, DocsApp, says, “Alzheimer’s can affect one’s daily living and over the years, doctors across the globe have been trying to find a cure for this unfortunate disease. However, it is possible to tackle it with adequate support from family members and treatment. Through our campaign #ErasedPages, we want to spread the word about this disastrous disease & break the stigma around it.   

Mr. Satish Kannan, Co-Founder & CEO, DocsApp, “At DocsApp, we are constantly striving to make lives better by providing quality healthcare. There is a lack of awareness of Alzheimer's, which prevents timely detection or care. The roots for #ErasedPages lies in our belief for building an ecosystem where people can break their inhibitions and seek appropriate measures to lead a healthy life.” 

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About DocsApp: DocsApp is a 24x7 online doctor consultation platform that connects patients to specialist doctors through chat, call and video. The mobile and web-based platform offers doctor consultations on the go. Established by ex IITians, Satish Kannan and Enbasekar Dinadayalane, DocsApp leverages technology to provide quality healthcare to millions of Indians without any geographical constraints. It is headquartered in Bangalore.  Since its inception in 2015, the app has acquired a user base of 10 million+ Indians and provides 2,00,000+ consultations per month across the country. DocsApp connects patients to specialist doctors across 20 departments such as Dermatology, Weight management, Sexology and more. The App facilitates 5000+ experienced MD doctors who provide consultation to patients via chat, video or voice call.  DocsApp even allows patients to order medicines and book lab tests. The Company has raised $10.1 million till now from Bessemer Venture Partners, Rebright Partners, TechMatrix Corporation, DeNA networks and Facebook’s angel investors, InnoVen Capital, Anand Rajaraman and Venky Harinarayan.  DocsApp has been ranked as the #1 doctor consultation app in India, in the medical category on Google Play Store consistently for more than 2 years. The brand received the ‘App of the Year 2017’ in the medical category by Amazon in association with Facebook. It also received the “Industry Achievement Award 2019” by Hurun Report. DocsApp has been a part of the Make in India Summit and the Telemedicine Society of India.