Alex Cahana
MD
Afya Rekod
Afya Rekod is a secure blockchain-driven health data platform that enables individuals to store and manage their health records while ensuring real-time access and data mobility. The platform addresses the challenge of fragmented health information by providing a centralized system for patients to engage with healthcare providers and access verified health resources.
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
- Digital Health
- Healthcare Technology
- Software Only
Updated 23 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$2MRaised 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.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
John Kamara
Product
Problem
Patients often struggle to maintain a comprehensive and easily accessible record of their health information. Fragmented data across various healthcare providers and institutions makes it difficult for individuals to have a complete view of their medical history, hindering effective communication and informed decision-making.
Solution
Afya Rekod offers a blockchain-based platform that empowers individuals to aggregate, manage, and share their health data securely. By providing a centralized, patient-owned electronic health record (EHR), the platform facilitates real-time access to medical information across multiple devices. Patients can engage with healthcare providers, access verified health resources, and utilize AI-driven analysis and reporting tools to proactively manage their well-being. The platform also offers modules for disease management, diagnostic tracking, and remote patient monitoring, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for patients and healthcare institutions.
Target Audience
Afya Rekod primarily targets individual patients seeking to manage their health data, as well as healthcare facilities and institutions aiming to improve patient care and accessibility.
Features
- Blockchain-secured storage of patient health records, ensuring data integrity and patient ownership.
- Universal Patient Portal (UPP) for recording, accessing, and storing health data.
- Mobile applications (Android and iOS) for convenient data management and access.
- Dynamic EHR module for hospitals to track patient history and preventive screening needs.
- Disease management tools for tracking outbreaks and managing conditions like COVID-19, HIV, and malaria.
- Diagnostic management tools for radiologists to track imaging data and share access with patients.
- USSD platform enabling access to Afya Rekod for patients and health workers with feature phones.
- Integration capabilities with existing Hospital Management Information Systems (HMIS).