• Togolese startup DoctaMob launched a health “super-app” that centralizes medical appointments, teleassistance, ambulance requests and pharmacy services.

• The platform seeks to address structural healthcare access challenges in Togo through digitalization and mobile-based services.

• DoctaMob plans to expand beyond Togo as West African healthtech adoption accelerates.

Togo-based startup DoctaMob has launched a digital health platform in Lomé that aims to simplify access to healthcare services through web and mobile applications.

The company positions the platform as a healthcare “super-app” inspired by international models such as Doctolib, while adapting the model to local market realities.

Available on Android and iOS, DoctaMob allows users to book medical appointments online, locate healthcare facilities, identify on-duty pharmacies, request ambulances and arrange home-based care services. The platform also integrates teleassistance features and remote medical advice services.

DoctaMob has centered its business model on digitizing the patient care journey. The startup aims to reduce several structural constraints in Togo’s healthcare system, including long waiting times for healthcare professionals, fragmented access to medical information and patient mobility limitations.

In parallel, DoctaMob seeks to strengthen trust in its healthcare ecosystem. According to the company’s promoters, healthcare professionals listed on the platform must provide supporting credentials and undergo verification procedures before the platform validates their profiles.

The platform references doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other practitioners through a control system designed to limit fake profiles and uncertified medical services.

DoctaMob operates within a broader expansion of healthtech solutions across West Africa, alongside platforms such as Rivia, ASKcare and Kénèya Koura.

As smartphone penetration, mobile money adoption and digital usage continue to rise, several African startups have accelerated efforts to improve healthcare access through platforms that combine teleconsultation, medical geolocation services and digital healthcare management.

Beyond Togo, DoctaMob has outlined regional growth ambitions. The startup’s founders plan to gradually expand the application into other African markets facing similar healthcare access and medical service coordination challenges.

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• Rivia Clinics combines connected medical clinics, teleconsultation and centralized patient management through its proprietary RiviaOS platform.
• The Ghanaian healthtech startup launched in January 2024 in Accra under founder Isidore Kpotufe.
• The company uses a subscription-based corporate model to simplify employee access to healthcare services.

Rivia Clinics is a healthtech solution developed by a Ghanaian startup. The company aims to simplify access to healthcare by combining connected clinics, teleconsultation services and digitized patient management systems.

Based in Accra, the startup launched operations in January 2024 under the leadership of founder Isidore Kpotufe.

“We are a network of smart clinics offering a ‘WOW’ patient experience for in-person and virtual care. WOW means a (W) warm and welcoming environment, (O) open communication and (W) world-class medical care. We use technology to provide personalized care, create convenience and expand access,” the startup said.

The company operates a network of clinics that serve as entry points into a unified healthcare ecosystem. Each patient within the network benefits from centralized monitoring through the company’s proprietary software platform, RiviaOS, which consolidates medical records, prescriptions and consultation histories.

One of the platform’s main objectives is to reduce fragmentation in healthcare pathways, a recurring issue across many African healthcare systems where medical data often remains scattered between institutions. By centralizing patient information, Rivia aims to improve continuity of care and facilitate coordination between healthcare practitioners.

The company has also strengthened its digital offering through teleconsultation services accessible via several channels, including messaging applications and video calls.

This functionality aims to reduce congestion at physical healthcare facilities while providing faster access to medical consultations, particularly for patients requiring initial diagnoses or routine follow-up care.

Rivia’s business model relies on contracts with companies that provide employees with subscription-based access to healthcare services. The system seeks to simplify healthcare access for workers while reducing administrative constraints often associated with traditional health insurance systems.

Beyond healthcare delivery, the startup is also seeking to develop a broader healthtech infrastructure.

The acquisition of software solutions and integration of hospital management systems are strengthening the company’s positioning as both a technology provider and a medical services operator.

At a time when African healthcare systems continue to face capacity, coordination and digitalization challenges, companies such as Rivia are illustrating the emergence of hybrid models that place technology at the center of healthcare transformation.

This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum

• Senegalese healthtech startup ASKcare develops point-of-care diagnostic tools for underserved rural communities.
• The company focuses on early disease detection, particularly cervical cancer screening and treatment.
• ASKcare plans to expand its healthcare network across several African countries by 2030.

Senegalese healthtech startup ASKcare aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas by deploying medical tools closer to patients.

Medical biologist Aïssatou Diallo founded the company in 2021. ASKcare develops “Point of Care” diagnostic tools that deliver medical results directly at treatment sites without relying on complex hospital infrastructure.

“Founded with the mission of democratizing healthcare, ASKcare is guided by values of solidarity, innovation and social justice. The company works closely with local communities to adapt its solutions to the realities and specific needs of each region,” the startup said.

The company distributes rapid diagnostic tests, digital colposcopes and thermocoagulation devices that treat precancerous lesions during a single visit.

ASKcare targets one of Africa’s major healthcare challenges: limited access to screening services in areas located far from urban medical centers. ASKcare said it works with several health centers, laboratories and community organizations across Senegal. The company combines biomedical equipment supply, maintenance services and financing solutions tailored to low-resource healthcare facilities.

At the same time, the startup develops a mobile healthcare approach that allows medical teams to organize screening campaigns directly in remote communities. The company believes that proximity-based healthcare delivery can improve early diagnosis and expand preventive care coverage in underserved regions.

Beyond Senegal, ASKcare plans to gradually expand into several African countries by 2030. The company aims to build a network of accessible medical solutions in regions that remain underserved by specialized healthcare infrastructure.

The emergence of startups such as ASKcare reflects the broader growth of African health technology companies focused on accessibility, prevention and locally adapted medical solutions.

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• Ousmane Ndiaye founded SeneCard in 2024 to address critical data reliability and access challenges in Senegal’s healthcare and education systems.
• The company utilizes QR codes and contactless chips to provide real-time access to patient medical histories, treatments, and allergies during emergencies.
• SeneCard expands its digital ecosystem beyond health to include smart school cards and the digitization of health insurance providers.

Senegalese entrepreneur Ousmane Ndiaye currently serves as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of SeneCard. His firm specializes in digital solutions for the health, education, and professional data management sectors.

Ndiaye established SeneCard in 2024 to modernize user tracking and improve administrative efficiency. The company focuses its primary commercial activities on the digital health market.

The firm produces electronic health cards that utilize QR codes and contactless chip technology. These devices grant medical professionals immediate access to patient records, active treatments, and specific allergies. This system improves patient safety, particularly during medical emergencies. Furthermore, users update their medical information in real-time without the need for a physical card replacement.

SeneCard also develops personalized medical records to meet the specific requirements of individual patients. In addition, Ndiaye supports the digital transformation of health insurance companies and social security institutes.

The company simultaneously applies its technology to the education sector through smart school cards. These cards integrate identification features with academic tracking and facility access. Students use these tools to record attendance, check grades, and access library or cafeteria services.

Ndiaye maintains a diverse professional portfolio alongside his entrepreneurial ventures. He serves as the lead developer for Delivair, a French firm that connects travelers with individuals shipping packages. He also works as a full-stack developer at INSOFT and teaches at the Superior Institute of Informatics (ISI).

Ndiaye earned a Master’s degree in Software Engineering from ISI in 2025. He also holds a Master’s degree in English from Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar. He launched his professional career in 2020 as a web development intern at the National Center for Agronomic Research.

Between 2021 and 2025, Ndiaye held developer positions at several prominent technology firms. These employers included Sirel976 Production and SESA Technologies. He also provided technical expertise to Obertys, a consulting firm serving the banking and technology sectors.

This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum

• Jamora Technologie launched Sendon to link blood donors with hospitals in real time.

• The platform uses targeted alerts based on blood type and location to speed up emergency response.

• The solution aims to reduce shortages and structure blood donation systems in Senegal.

Jamora Technologie has developed Sendon, an e-health platform designed to connect blood donors and hospitals through mobile technology. Ousmane Ndieguene founded the startup behind the solution.

The platform operates as an intelligent network. When an urgent need arises, healthcare facilities can issue targeted alerts based on the required blood type and geographic location. Registered donors receive notifications and can go to the nearest donation center.

As a result, the system significantly reduces mobilization time, which remains a critical factor in medical emergencies.

In addition, Sendon provides a structured and regularly updated database of voluntary donors. This feature allows healthcare providers to anticipate demand and organize donation campaigns more effectively.

Therefore, the platform reduces reliance on informal calls for donations, which often circulate on social media without coordination.

The initiative aligns with broader efforts to digitize the healthcare sector in Senegal, where startups increasingly contribute to service improvements. By addressing a concrete public health issue, Sendon demonstrates the potential of local solutions to enhance system efficiency.

Over time, authorities could integrate the platform into national blood management systems. The startup could also expand to other countries facing similar challenges.

If stakeholders support its deployment, the solution could help structure blood donation chains sustainably and save more lives by ensuring that blood becomes available at the right time and in the right place.

This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum

• Nafsia Clinic offers remote psychological consultations via a digital platform founded in 2023 by Mohammed Lamine Ouahabi.
• The service targets Algeria first and plans expansion into the broader Arab world, emphasizing accessibility, discretion, and no-travel consultations.
• The platform provides certified therapists, secure video sessions, and corporate mental health programs funded by employers or associations.

Mohammed Lamine Ouahabi, an Algerian software engineer and entrepreneur, founded Nafsia Clinic in 2023. He positioned the platform to serve initially the Algerian market before expanding to other Arab countries, with a focus on accessibility, confidentiality, and ease of use.

“Users select a specialist, book a session, and interact remotely, usually via video,” the company said. The platform secured communications and ensured strict confidentiality, and it avoided recording consultations while retaining only essential scheduling data.

Nafsia Clinic built its service around certified mental health professionals, and it implemented selection and monitoring processes to ensure service quality. The platform emphasized user experience, transparency in practitioner profiles, and simplified access to care.

The company expanded its offering beyond individual users and developed dedicated solutions for companies, associations, and organizations. It enabled employers to finance therapy sessions for employees under confidential conditions, while it allowed associations to allocate session credits through flexible funding systems.

Ouahabi graduated in computer science from Djillali Liabes University in Sidi Bel Abbes in 2007. He launched AL3akar.com, a real estate listings platform, in 2022 before founding Nafsia Clinic.

He started his professional career in 2008 as a software engineer at Algeria’s regional budget directorate. He later joined Naftal Spa, a subsidiary of Sonatrach, in 2010, where he worked in petroleum distribution systems. From 2011 to 2025, he served as IT manager at Algeria’s National Social Security Fund for Non-Salaried Workers (CASNOS).

This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum

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• 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

• Impala Healthtech Research develops digital solutions to support clinical decisions and healthcare innovation.
• The company offers R&D, impact evaluation, and market strategy services for health technologies.
• Its flagship platform DIGAMS uses AI to guide antimicrobial treatment decisions in real time.

Chraish Miiro operates as a Ugandan pharmacist and healthtech innovator, and he co-founded and leads Impala Healthtech Research, a company focused on developing digital solutions for the healthcare sector.

The company launched in 2024 and positions itself as a strategic partner that supports decision-making in the design and commercialization of health solutions. It delivers services across three core areas: research and development, impact evaluation, and commercial strategy support.

The company conducts exploratory studies to identify urgent healthcare challenges, and it designs technology solutions tailored to those needs. It also carries out both ongoing and ad hoc research covering health system performance, access to care, service delivery, sector economics, and pharmaceutical issues.

Impala Healthtech Research also performs independent evaluations to measure the real-world effectiveness of health technologies developed internally or by partners. The company applies rigorous methodologies to ensure solutions meet performance standards and scale effectively under real conditions.

In addition, the company supports project developers in building market strategies. It conducts in-depth studies and analyses, and it uses collected data to design and test business models suited to high-potential innovations. It also identifies key levers required to maximize market adoption.

Its flagship solution, DIGAMS (Digital Antimicrobial Stewardship Platform), operates as a digital platform for antimicrobial management. It combines a marketplace for microbiology laboratories with a real-time, AI-powered decision-support tool that assists clinicians in prescribing antimicrobial treatments.

Chraish Miiro earned a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from Makerere University in 2020. He began his professional career in 2016 as a public services payment evaluation officer at dfcu Bank. After completing pharmacy internships between 2019 and 2020, he joined Uganda’s National Drug Authority as an associate researcher. He later served as head of research at Mobiklinic from 2022 to 2025, where he supported technology solutions that improve healthcare access and delivery.

This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum

• Philippe Ohandja Ayina founded E-Santé Cameroun to connect patients with healthcare providers via digital tools.
• The platform enables home visits and teleconsultations, reducing travel and wait times.
• Digital medical records support continuous patient monitoring and coordinated care.

Philippe Ohandja Ayina, a Cameroonian doctor and entrepreneur, founded E-Santé Cameroun to bring healthcare services closer to the population by facilitating access to consultations and patient follow-up.

Founded in 2018, E-Santé Cameroun aims to improve the quality of medical and paramedical care by simplifying interactions between patients and healthcare professionals. The platform connects individuals with a network of doctors and practitioners who provide services either at home or through teleconsultation, depending on patient needs.

The service operates through a structured process. The patient books an appointment online or via messaging, provides personal information, specifies the required specialty, and selects the preferred date and location. A healthcare professional then contacts the patient to confirm the consultation and either travels to the patient’s home or delivers remote follow-up care. This model reduces unnecessary travel and long waiting times in medical facilities.

E-Santé Cameroun offers a range of medical services, including general medicine, pediatrics, gynecology and physiotherapy. The platform also enables medical testing, organizes medical evacuations and provides personalized support for chronic diseases.

At the core of the system, the platform creates an online medical record that centralizes patient health data, including test results, treatments and vaccinations. This remotely accessible record supports continuous monitoring and improves both preventive care and therapeutic management.

In parallel, Philippe Ohandja Ayina founded and leads Clinic Home, another platform that delivers home-based and online healthcare services. The platform allows patients to receive care without traveling, either through home visits or teleconsultations.

Philippe Ohandja Ayina graduated as a medical doctor in 2017 from the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences of Douala. He also teaches at the Catholic University of Central Africa (UCAC).

This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum

• DAS medhub, founded in 2024, offers AI-driven symptom assessment and real-time healthcare connections
• The platform acts as a single entry point linking patients to verified doctors, hospitals and pharmacies
• Founder Divine Sebukpor integrates conversational AI to streamline diagnosis and reduce waiting times

Ghanaian AI and machine learning specialist Divine Sebukpor is developing a digital healthcare platform to streamline access to medical services through real-time interaction and data analysis.

Sebukpor founded and leads DAS medhub, a digital health platform that aims to simplify, accelerate and improve access to care for both patients and healthcare professionals.

Founded in 2024, DAS medhub operates as a single entry point into the healthcare system, where patient care begins with a simple conversation.

The platform provides guided symptom assessment designed to simulate a natural exchange with a trusted interlocutor. It then connects users with certified doctors, hospitals or pharmacists for fast and personalized care. The user experience begins when patients describe their symptoms through text or voice input.

The platform uses a multilingual interface and a large medical database to analyze the situation. It delivers immediate recommendations, including first-aid advice, and evaluates the severity of the condition.

Moreover, DAS medhub directs patients toward the most appropriate solution, whether consulting a doctor, purchasing medication or visiting a hospital. Following its analysis, the platform connects patients with verified healthcare professionals through a secure system. It ensures the seamless and secure transfer of medical records to facilitate consultations, prescriptions and appointment scheduling. As a result, the platform reduces waiting times and improves care coordination.

Alongside his role at DAS medhub, Divine Sebukpor serves as project development manager at Andeda S.L, a firm specializing in data analysis and advisory services. In addition, he mentors young talent as a volunteer within ALX Ghana, which trains youth in digital skills. He also acts as an ambassador for Extern, a U.S.-based company that helps young people explore and launch their careers.

This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum