By helping these people, long waiting queues at local hospitals can also be eased. This clears the waiting time for others who need critical medical attention. Read also: Thai app StockRadars helps stock market investors manage risk Unlike other self-diagnosis app in the market, Haamor’s diagnosis process is one of the easiest and most straightforward I’ve seen. Because all questions asked in the app are in the form of YES or NO, this reduces the number of uncontrolled variables and minimizes errors in diagnosis as well. The fact that the main editor of the app is Dr. Kraiphibul, a leading radiologist in Thailand, also adds more credibility to the medical diagnosis. This is not forgetting the other physicians from their web portal, Haamor.com, that contributed in shaping the questions for optimal accuracy. Although, the app can pre-diagnose up to 90 percent of all illnesses in the world (from the common cold to cancer), it still cannot replace real physical examination with actual physicians. After the DTAC Demo Day, the Haamor team will be working on further validating their product in the Thai market first before expanding globally. They also plan to work with local partners around the region in the medical industry for accurate translation since the app also features a seamless language conversion capability API. Other than targeting countries facing similar doctor shortage situations, they are also calculating developed countries with high costs of health care, and those where visiting the doctor means traveling a long way. The app is currently due for release in its iOS version by the end of this year. On a side note, I believe the product concept would be great if it is translated into a self-diagnosis app to be used by pet owners for their own pets. The app industry in this category is low while the pet industry is booming. Plus, boutique salons, exclusive pet spas to luxurious apparels only mean that people will treat their pets like their own loved ones. Read also: Role reversal: 20 venture capitalists will pitch to 150 founders
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