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MDASS- Diagnostics for the next billion
According to the WHO, Africa bears more than 24% of the global burden of disease but has access to only 3% of health workers and less than 1% of the world’s financial resources. Despite Nigeria’s strategic position in Africa, the country is greatly underserved in the healthcare space. Health facilities (health centers, personnel, and medical
MEET OUR FEMALE FOUNDERS
When female-led businesses seek funding to grow their business, they encounter several challenges. According to PitchBook Data, only 2.2% of all venture capital in the U.S. goes to companies founded solely by women. The lack of funding means that little attention is paid to women-backed companies which on average, perform better than those with all-male
HELIUM HEALTH: Africa’s Digital Hospital
The adoption of technology in health is quite slow and low in Africa compared to other developed regions. For decades, 90% of African hospitals have been operating entirely manually. In a fast-paced world, where time is of essence to saving lives, paper documentation cannot work. The expected result was a major lack in efficiency, accuracy,
KONIKU: THE ROBOTIC NOSE
The Flying Doctors Healthcare Investment Company was born out of the urgent necessity to help Africans get the healthcare services they deserve. Innovation in areas like biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, information technology, the development of medical devices and equipment, and more are crucial in improving the poorly developed healthcare system in Africa. It is more important than
CEO, MDaas Global Is A Finalist for Jack Ma’s Top 20 Africa’s Business Heroes 2020
The Jack Ma Foundation’s 2020 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) competition has announced its top 20 finalists and three Nigerian entrepreneurs made the cut. One of the finalists is Oluwasoga Oni, the CEO, MDaas Global – one of our portfolio companies. The prize competition is an initiative of the Jack Ma Foundation through its Africa Netpreneur
Telemedicine Solutions; Solving The Problems of Healthcare In Nigeria
Telemedicine, also known as telehealth, is a remote two-way communication between healthcare providers and patients using electronic means. With telemedicine, one can book an appointment, have a consultation and get medical advice over the phone, tablet or PC. The coronavirus pandemic has exposed a lot of people to the power of technology, thereby creating more