Patients could receive health checks at local post offices

Patients could now receive hospital check-ups at their local Post Office under radical plans being developed.

Post offices are working with a number of multinational companies and third-level institutions to develop technology for eHealth services which could be rolled-out in local branches.

The strategy is part of a number of initiatives being looked at to help the country’s 1,100 post offices, many of which are struggling to survive.