Airport cops launch ‘telemedicine’ consultation program

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP-Avsegroup) has launched an online medical consultation program for its personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and other airports throughout the country.

With Avsegroup Telemedicine, PNP-Avsegroup director Police Brig. Gen. Crizaldo Nieves said that, through remote consultation, airport policemen with symptoms would not have to physically move around, while Avsegroup medical personnel could also conduct mentoring, monitoring and psychological support.

—Jerome Aning