NIGERIA— HealthXP Limited, a healthcare technology start-up based in Nigeria, has launched its new on-demand healthcare application called myhealthXP.
This application aims to revolutionize healthcare delivery in Africa by offering a seamless and convenient approach.
MyhealthXP connects users to highly qualified and verified doctors, laboratories, and pharmacies, ensuring efficient and accessible medical attention regardless of their location.
The application will initially be available for iOS and Android users in Nigeria, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ghana, with plans to expand to other territories in the near future.
Key features of the application include virtual medical consultations through chat, video, or audio calls, flexible and affordable payment options, comprehensive healthcare services, and a user-friendly platform.
It provides users with access to a wide range of medical practitioners and professionals across the continent, ensuring quality healthcare for all Africans, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographical location.
Confidentiality between doctors and patients is strictly maintained, as all medical practitioners on the platform are screened and certified.
HealthXP Limited is committed to providing access to skilled professionals, empowering healthcare providers, and improving the accessibility and quality of care.
The platform addresses the challenges of limited medical resources, long wait times, and subpar healthcare services that currently exist in many African countries.
Co-founder Dr. Daniel Omomhenle emphasizes the impact that myhealthXP can have in saving lives and addressing the shortcomings of the healthcare system in Africa.
Dr. Kayode Ogunleye, another co-founder, highlights the opportunities the application brings in connecting Africans with top-notch health professionals worldwide.
According to the Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) Report 2021, access to healthcare in Africa remains insufficient, with only 52% of the population having the healthcare they need.
The report also highlights the financial burden of healthcare costs, as approximately 97 million Africans face catastrophic expenses, pushing 15 million people into poverty each year.
Despite these challenges, African health tech has experienced significant growth in recent years.
Project Syndicate reports that over 40 health-tech start-ups on the continent received series A funding in 2020.
The global healthcare market has experienced significant transformation due to the impact of the pandemic.
In this evolving landscape, African health tech startups have emerged as beneficiaries, particularly with the accelerated adoption of virtual healthcare.
Furthermore, there are still several fast-growing early-stage companies that have made their mark in recent years.
Among these promising startups are Zuri Health, specializing in telehealth services, Welo, focused on home healthcare solutions, Waspito, offering telehealth services as well, Remedial Health, providing supply chain management software, and Klarah, a nurse-booking platform.
These companies have all been founded within the past three years, demonstrating the ongoing innovation in the African health tech space.
One notable success story is mPharma, which was initially incubated at Microsoft in Tel Aviv and later established its base in Accra in 2013.
It successfully secured funding during the height of the global health crisis and has since raised a total of US$53.2 million since its inception.
The company’s platform facilitates seamless communication between insurance companies and pharmacies, optimizing the management and distribution of medicine to around two million patients across six countries.
With a network comprising 850 pharmacies and 155 hospitals, mPharma has gained recognition on the global stage, earning a spot among the World Economic Forum’s list of the 100 most pioneering technology start-ups worldwide.
mPharma’s success story exemplifies the transformative potential of health tech startups in Africa.
By leveraging innovative solutions and technology, these companies are driving positive change in healthcare delivery and management, ultimately improving access to quality care for millions of people on the continent.
As the industry continues to evolve, the contributions of African health tech startups will undoubtedly play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare in Africa and beyond.
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