Awayward offers a 24/7 telemedicine platform that links international travelers with English‑speaking doctors licensed in their destination country, enabling video or chat consultations and prescription fulfillment at local pharmacies. The service includes AI‑driven triage, continuous virtual monitoring, and encrypted storage of medical records that can be securely shared with family or other providers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
International travelers often face difficulty accessing timely, reliable medical care while abroad, especially when language barriers and unfamiliar local healthcare systems delay treatment and prescription fulfillment.
Solution
Awayward provides a telemedicine platform that connects travelers with English‑speaking, locally licensed doctors who can prescribe medications to pharmacies near the user’s location. The service operates 24/7, offering AI‑driven triage, chat support, and continuous virtual monitoring throughout the trip. Medical records, prescriptions, and travel health data are stored securely in a single repository, enabling real‑time alerts, personalized trip preparation guidance, and easy sharing of information with loved ones or other healthcare providers.
Target Audience
Primary customers are leisure and business travelers who need reliable medical support while abroad, as well as travel agencies and corporate travel programs seeking to enhance passenger safety.
Features
- Instant video and chat consultations with vetted, English‑speaking doctors licensed in the traveler’s destination country
- AI‑powered triage that assesses symptoms, provides risk alerts, and suggests preventive actions before and during travel
- Prescription support that routes medication orders to nearby pharmacies for local fulfillment
- Continuous virtual monitoring and round‑the‑clock chat support for ongoing health concerns
- Centralized, encrypted storage of medical records, prescriptions, and travel health data
- Secure sharing tools that allow users to grant access to family members or external healthcare providers