Telemedicine During Covid-19 Pandemic: The Need for A Regulatory Framework on Telemedicine in Nigeria

The outbreak of COVID-19 has exposed the weakness of the healthcare system of many countries around the world. Corona virus is an invisible enemy of humanity, it spread like a world fire. The internet revolution has forced some countries to change their healthcare system from traditional to telemedicine. The methodology to be adopted is doctrinal. The application of telemedicine in Nigeria and it will also unravel some of the challenges relating to telemedicine and the role played by telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. The paper will conclude by making possible recommendation on how to improve telemedicine in Nigeria. DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/120-09 Publication date: April 30th 202