It looks like a vending machine. But instead of snacks, it delivers medicine, and instead of buttons for soda, it offers a live consultation with a doctor.
In Singapore, a new medical kiosk called Dr Kart is changing the way people access care for minor health problems.
These booths are open 24 hours a day and can be found in busy streets and even gas stations.
Designed by the company RxMedz, each unit stands two meters tall and wide. Patients scan their health card, pick up a phone receiver, and connect instantly with a doctor via video.
From a remote office, the doctor asks questions, checks symptoms through cameras, and can immediately prescribe treatment.
Payment is made by card, and the prescribed medicine appears within seconds through a small drawer at the bottom of the booth.
A full consultation costs about fifteen euros and takes around five minutes.
This service is not meant for emergencies or serious conditions. It’s ideal for quick help with colds, allergies, stomach issues, or eye infections. If the doctor suspects something more serious, the patient is advised to go to a hospital.
Dr Kart is expanding fast. A partnership with Shell is bringing kiosks into gas stations, and ten locations are already confirmed.
The idea has been welcomed in a country where telemedicine is common and where people are used to digital services. Before, most online consultations happened during the day, and medicine delivery took hours. Now, everything is instant, anytime.