• Cliniva combines teleconsultations and physical clinics to improve access and continuity of care.
• The Nairobi-based startup targets women and underserved patients with affordable, patient-centered services.
• The company plans to expand beyond Kenya as hybrid healthtech models gain traction across Africa.

Cliniva is an e-health solution developed by a Nairobi-based startup founded in 2022 by Yulia Sidorova. The company aims to transform the patient experience, particularly for women who remain underserved by traditional healthcare systems.

“We challenge the idea that high-quality, patient-centered care is inaccessible and expensive. To prove this, we are building a continent-wide platform where every woman can access affordable, compassionate care of exceptional and consistent quality,” the startup said.

Cliniva built its model on seamless integration between in-person consultations and telemedicine services. Patients can access care remotely or visit local clinics, while the system reduces waiting times and improves personalized follow-up.

The company delivers continuous care that covers routine services, chronic disease management, gynecology, pregnancy and family planning. Consequently, Cliniva positions itself as a comprehensive healthcare provider rather than a single-service platform.

Cliniva differentiates its offering through a strong focus on user experience. The startup targets common barriers in African healthcare systems, including long travel distances, high costs, low service quality and brief consultations.

The platform combines digital tools, personalized monitoring and physical presence to offer a more accessible and efficient alternative. As a result, the company seeks to improve both access and quality of care.

Cliniva leverages data and preventive care programs to improve long-term health outcomes. In addition, the company develops corporate health solutions that enable employers to monitor employee health, reduce absenteeism and lower healthcare-related costs.

The startup already operates several service points in Nairobi. It now plans to expand its model to other African markets.

Cliniva reflects a broader trend across the continent. Hybrid healthtech solutions are emerging as scalable responses to structural healthcare challenges by combining digital innovation, local access and patient-centered design.

This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum