Her vision for connected health, which combines technology and care, aims to solve Africa's healthcare access challenges. Her background makes her a key figure in the transformation of the continent's healthcare sector.

Zanele Abraham Matome, a South African entrepreneur, is the CEO of Welo Health, a health technology startup founded in 2020. The company aims to improve healthcare access by combining digital innovation with a human approach.

Welo Health provides a digital platform that connects companies, health insurers, and individuals with qualified medical professionals. These professionals, including doctors, nurses, and specialists, offer in-home or remote consultations. The startup also implements workplace wellness programs to combat absenteeism and boost productivity.

The company's services include preventive medicine, medication delivery, rapid interventions, telemedicine, occupational health management, health risk assessments, and personalized support.

"Our dynamic platform connects corporate clients with top-tier healthcare professionals, ensuring immediate access to quality care," Matome explained. "In the simplest terms, Welo is a subscription-based B2B service. We collaborate with corporates and healthcare providers to offer health services to employees, paid for by the employers."

Matome also serves as an entrepreneurship ambassador for The StartUp Tribe, an initiative launched in 2020 to help 10 million young people begin their entrepreneurial journeys. In 2023, her company was featured in the Africa Health Tech 50 ranking, which highlights the most promising healthcare startups in sub-Saharan Africa.

Melchior Koba