eChannelling partners NTMI to facilitate reservations in obtaining driving license medical tests

Minister of Transport Gamini Lokuge, M.P. launching the online medical test facilitated by the SLT group, accompanied by NTMI Chairman Dr. Savindra Gamage, SLT and Mobitel Chairman Rohan Fernando, and State Minister of Vehicle Regulation, Bus Transport Services and Train Compartments and Motor Car Industry Dilum Amunugama

eChannelling, the digital health arm of the national mobile service provider, Mobitel, and the largest digital healthcare services provider in Sri Lanka, partnered with the National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI) network to extend convenience and accessibility to customers who need to fulfil the mandatory requirement of a medical test when applying for a driving license. 

Pioneering yet another first, eChannelling’s efficient and convenient digital healthcare service will empower the National Transport Medical Institute’s network to be accessible to customers with ease. The partnership is aligned with the Government’s ambition to create a digitalised economy by leveraging on digital technology to power its institutions. This partnership between eChannelling and the National Transport Medical Institute paves the way for a digitally inclusive society where the Institute’s services can be accessed by one and all, safely and securely through eChannelling’s digital platform. 

Keeping customer convenience at the forefront, eChannelling offers anywhere, anytime booking via multiple channels and payment methods whilst using cutting-edge technology for greater efficiency and convenience. Customers can make an appointment by calling 225 from any mobile network or 1225 from the SLT network; via the eChannelling website (www.echannelling.com) or via its mobile app, and receive an SMS giving the time slot allocation. Further, all the NTMI branches (26 branches) are now connected to a central digital platform where customers can book appointments for their driving license medical tests from home or through a mobile phone. 

National Transport Medical Institute endeavours to reduce road accidents in Sri Lanka by conducting proper medical fitness of driver applicants. By certifying a healthy driver behind the wheel, NTMI envisions to be the leader in the transport medical field and create a healthy generation that is well equipped physically and mentally. 

With a network of 260+ recognised hospitals, more than 5,500 doctors, over 2,000 outlets and covered on any mobile network, eChannelling is the easiest way to channel doctors anywhere and at any time. It is the first company in Sri Lanka to offer a complete e-commerce-based service in the health sector and one of the first public quoted technology companies in the Colombo Stock Exchange. eChannelling PLC is a subsidiary of Mobitel Ltd.