eChannelling, being 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 fulfill the mandatory requirement of a medical test when applying for a driving license. eChannelling’s efficient and convenient digital health care 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 digitalized economy by leveraging on digital technology to power its institutions. The 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 as well as securely through the eChannelling’s digital platform. Keeping customer convenience at the forefront, now 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 (echannelling.com) or via its mobile app, and receive an SMS giving the time slot allocation. In addition to that, 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 endeavors 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 as well as mentally.
