Afrihealth provides a digital healthcare platform that connects patients with healthcare providers through telemedicine, enabling remote consultations, medication purchases, and emergency services. The platform addresses the lack of accessible and affordable healthcare in Africa by leveraging technology to eliminate barriers related to location and cost.
Funding
$1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals in Africa lack access to quality and affordable healthcare due to geographical barriers, limited infrastructure, and high costs. This results in delayed diagnoses, inadequate treatment, and poorer health outcomes, especially for those in remote areas or with mobility issues.
Solution
Afrihealth provides a comprehensive digital health platform, branded as Rigour+, that connects patients with healthcare providers, pharmacies, and emergency services via telemedicine. The platform enables remote consultations, medication purchases, and access to nearby medical facilities, all through a mobile application. By leveraging technology, Afrihealth aims to democratize healthcare access, reduce costs, and improve the quality of life for individuals across Africa, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status. The platform also offers specialized solutions for pharmacies, doctors, manufacturers, and businesses, streamlining operations and expanding reach.
Target Audience
Afrihealth targets individual patients seeking convenient healthcare access, pharmacies looking to expand their customer base and streamline operations, doctors aiming to increase revenue and improve patient care, manufacturers combating counterfeit drugs, and businesses seeking affordable healthcare plans for their employees.
Features
- Rigour+ mobile application for patients to book consultations, purchase medication, and access emergency services.
- Telemedicine platform enabling remote consultations with doctors.
- Online pharmacy services with PMGMAN-verified manufacturers and distributors.
- Inventory management system for pharmacies with expiry date reminders and product recall features.
- Electronic medical records and automated billing for doctors.
- Cloud-based track and trace system for manufacturers to combat counterfeit drugs.
- Affordable healthcare plans for corporate and SME clients.
- Emergency response team available 24/7.