Telenor 'Changes the World' with mobile health service 'Tonic'

Telenor Group has been recognised by Fortune magazine for its work to bring affordable healthcare to the mass market through its mobile health service 'Tonic' in Bangladesh, reports UNB.

The globally renowned business magazine has included Telenor in its fourth annual 'Change the World' list of companies that are doing well by doing good, said a press release on Sunday.

The companies on this year's 'Change the World' list hail from 19 different countries.

Telenor Group has made it into the list for its digital health service 'Tonic', which is making health service accessible and affordable for the customers of its Bangladeshi operation Grameenphone Ltd., the release said.

"To be recognized by Fortune as a company that contributes to changing the world is a testament to how Telenor uses its vast footprint and the power of connectivity for social good, to create shared value," said Sigve Brekke, President &CEO of Telenor Group.

Speaking on the occasion, Grameenphone CEO Michael Foley said, "The World Health Organisation estimates that more than 100 million people are pushed into extreme poverty each year due to medical costs and more than 400 million people lack access to basic health services.”