Tanzania - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

A mobile lab project, consist of a moving laboratory that provide door to door lab diagnostic services, medical checkup and advises, first aid and preliminary treatment.the project aims to reach all remote areas and ensure every person in society benefit

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Mobile lab project introduce a concept of a moving medical laboratory,a moving laboratory van occupied with modern lab machines, apparatus for routine tests,a lab technician and medical pectitioner and attendant. The projects aims to give access to all people especially those who live in remote areas, who cant afford expensive medical costs and those who have social issues like need of privacy or confidence....the mobile lab will reach those in need of diagnostic services through emergency number, mobile app and text message to ensure every person can be capable to order such service (including disabled and people with special needs) by reaching door to door, the medical practitioner will be able to provide consultations, order a suitable diagnostic tests which will be done immediately and results will be provided and advise on treatment will be given...the conveniency,fast response and cost effective mobile medical services will therefore be provided.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

In developing countries particular Tanzania, the fewer number of hospitals and health care centres, their distribution and number of health care staffs cause few people to access the medical services. Therefore thw mobile lab project aims to reduce this problem by providing immediately diagnosis,medical advise and checkup to people who cant reach medical centres due to distance,cost or privacy issues. Through this many will be able to access the medical services and in case of emergency,it can be life saving Also solving the problem of un employment since more people will be employed in this project.....reducing poverty and saving lives at same time!

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

1.accessing fast health care services regardless of place 2.saving lives in case of emergency life and death situation where hospitals cannot be reached immediately 3.Providing employment opportunities to society 4. Fulfulling SDG goal 3 in developing countries hence ensurinf well being for all ages

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

People who cant access health care sercvices when needed especially those in remote areas, those who are economic challenged, those who have social issues (antisocials, disabled, privacy)

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-02-01

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

4

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

3

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

The team consist of 5 people, four females(including me) and one male......which are graduates and interns from pharmacy,medical laboratory, doctor of medicine and microbiology fields...all are passionate with enterpreneurship skills,passion to save lives and contribute talents for the society welfare...... I myself i am a final year student pursuing Bsc in microbiology,highly interested in biomedical and medical field especially in parasitology, bacteriology and virology as well as research, i also posses basic medical education as i studied for 3 years in doctor of medicine before dropping out and pursuing Bsc in microbiology. I believe knowledge and passion i have as well as with my other teams members the goal and project will be on a positive note and creating changes to ours society

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

f) Healthcare (healthcare equipment and services)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

According to Sustainable development goal 3 (SDG-3), a healthy well being of all people at all ages free of diseases that can be treated is neccessary....a healthy society promote a strong manpower,less burden,less living expenses and increased economy which all contribute to the reduction of poverty....in an era where developing countries faces challenges in health sector like few hospitals and their remoteness, a mobile lab can be a solution to reach all people regardless of their location

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

5

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

A society with no worries of being ill, where health services are available whenever needed creates a society with a healthy wellbeing,improved nutrition and inturn more manpower leading to improved food security and sustainable agriculture.....it all starts with health!

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

My project generally aims at achieving SDG 3 By ensuring all people gets access to health care services whenever needed in cost effective manner and at conveniency

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

4

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

3

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

4

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

4

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

4

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

5

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

For accessing remote areas and reaching all people in need of medical service, i believe this project will lead to building of resilient infrastructure to increase accessibility and industry innovation to ensure the service i wide spread

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

5

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

Within countries, accessing health care services will enable children and women to also receive health care on time, since in many areas where medical centres as sparse, women are not given equal access...this can be solved by reaching them at their door steps Also amongst countries, the improvement of medical services through this project which will also lead to industrial innovations and infrastructure improvement, the general social and economic development of the country will improve hence reducing the gap among countries

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

5

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

If medical services are available anywhere regardless of remoteness of unaccessible it is....the settlement of many areas will be improved and sustainable

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

4

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

4

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

5

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

3

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

5

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

4

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

6

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

4

05.08 Justification

The are is highly need of mobile lab since it is not widely available in our country

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

Am not sure yet, but if present probably from government health sector

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Yes..currently i emphasize people around my community to engage in enterpreneirship especially females, I am also enterpreneur dealings with al purpose goods