• online transaction ensures that moneys sent for the purposes of healthcare are used for the purposes for which it was sent.
• eMedipay is an automated payment system specially designed to make it easier for those in the International Community (Diaspora) to contribute towards the healthcare cost of families and loved ones.
• eMedipay ensures that patients get the much needed medical care and attention. In some countries where the so called 'cash & carry' is the order of the day, this will ensure that patients get treated immediately.
• eMedipay has arrangements with networked healthcare providers to bring patients special discounts.
• Families in the International Community (Diaspora) will be assured that payments for healthcare cost do not become a barrier to the survival of their loved ones.
• online transactions are instant; it saves families the 15-20% transfer cost lost to money transfer.
• The Payment Protection Plan arrangement by GERDDS will also ensure that patients are treated even before payment is made.
• There is no status or credit rating constraint. Families pay no interest.

The WHO 2012 Report recommends three approaches to making healthcare service affordable and accessible:

1. Make health a higher priority in existing spending, particularly in a government's budget;
2. Find new or diversified sources of domestic funding; and
3. Increase external financial support.

For all countries, steps 1 and 2 are very important. But for struggling developing countries, step 3 cannot be denied. eMedipay provides a platform to facilitate step 3