South Africa - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

This is an AI powered health-tech solution that connects GP's, pharmarcy, Medical Aids, patient history and NHI which enables patients to discribe the symtoms they experiencing, AI analyses data and prescribe OTC med's and list of pharmacies in proximity.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Our AI-powered health-tech solution is designed to seamlessly connect General Practitioners, pharmacies, medical aids, patient history, and National Health Insurance systems. It offers a comprehensive platform that improves patient care through advanced AI-driven diagnostics, prescription management, and medication sourcing. Patients can describe their symptoms using the platform, our AI analyses the symptoms and recommends over-the-counter medications tailored to the patient's condition, the system will provides a list of the nearby pharmacies that subscribe to the solution. Conveniently GPs can send script prescriptions directly to patients via What’s-App futhermore the AI assists doctors in understanding the long-term implications of specific medications, especially for patients with multiple illnesses (script assist). Accurate Diagnoses reduce misdiagnoses that can lead to terminal illnesses. The system integrates with all medical aids, facilitating easy claims and coverage.

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

- Misdiagnosis: This leads up to 11% of medical problems and over 759 000 seriously harm cases annually. - Lost record of petient health history: Without a patient history and illness knowledge certain medication become fatal in the long run - GP fatigue: Chronic fatigue syndrom due to the long hours doctors commit to work it's only normal to have human error due to fatigue (script assist) enables ease to know what to prescribe.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

For Patients: o Enhanced access to accurate and personalized medical care. o Convenient prescription and medication management. o Access to a broader range of medications, including imports and traditional options. For GPs: o Streamlined prescription process through WhatsApp. o Advanced AI support for better diagnosis and understanding of medication implications. o Reduced risk of misdiagnosis and improved patient outcomes. For Pharmacies: o Increased visibility and patient access through the platform. o Streamlined order management and fulfillment. For Medical Aids and NHI: o Improved integration and management of patient claims. o Better data for assessing patient needs and medication efficacy - The solution will be via WhatsApp: patients will have the ease of trust in the medication bought or prescribed through the app. - Misdiagnosed cases will be at the all time low and - There will be relief into the ease of work at hospitals due to manual administrative filing system.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

For Patient Interaction: • Patients log into the platform and describe their symptoms. • The AI processes the information and suggests appropriate OTC medications. • Patients receive a list of nearby pharmacies to purchase the recommended medication. GP Interaction: • GPs log into the platform and access patient histories and AI recommendations. • Prescriptions are sent to patients via WhatsApp, ensuring immediate access. • The AI provides insights into the long-term effects of prescribed medications based on patient history. Pharmacy Interaction: • Pharmacies receive orders from the platform, including prescriptions and OTC recommendations. • They fulfill orders and manage stock through the integrated system. Medical Aids and NHI Interaction: • The platform processes patient claims and integrates with medical aid databases. • Ensures coverage for imported and traditional medications. .

01.05 When was your company established?

2024-01-31

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

No

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

1

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

1

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

My co-founder has a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: 4-year program completed, providing a strong foundation in medical and clinical knowledge a registered nurse: Certified and registered, ensuring adherence to high standards of patient care and professional ethics. With over 6 Years of Working Experience a rich background in various healthcare settings with extensive hands-on experience in a fast-paced hospital environment, managing diverse patient needs and conditions and had a significant contributions to non-governmental organizations focused on HIV and AIDS, showcasing a commitment to public health and community service. Contributions to the Project are clinical expertise: Utilizes her clinical skills to guide the development of accurate and effective AI algorithms for diagnosing and prescribing medications. Patient-Centric Approach: Ensures the platform remains patient-focused, emphasizing empathy, safety, and accessibility in healthcare delivery. Insight into Chronic Illness

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

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

f) Healthcare (healthcare equipment and services)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

2

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

2

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential healthcare services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all. Our platform improves access to essential healthcare services, including personalized diagnostics, prescriptions, and medication sourcing, thereby enhancing overall health and well-being.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

We believe our solution brings about informed scripts and educate patients to what their bodies can take

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

Our solution works closer with woman and children and widely female related illnesses

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

2

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

3

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading, and innovation, including through a focus on high-value-added and labor-intensive sectors by integrating advanced technology in healthcare, our platform contributes to economic growth through the creation of new jobs, enhancement of healthcare services, and support for healthcare professionals.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, particularly developing countries by leveraging advanced AI technology, our solution enhances the capabilities of healthcare infrastructure, promotes innovation in healthcare delivery, and supports the development of cutting-edge medical technologies

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies, and action in this regard. Our solution provides equitable access to healthcare services and medications, addressing disparities in healthcare availability and quality, particularly in underserved communities.

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

4

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

4

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial resources to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals in all countries.Our platform fosters partnerships between GPs, pharmacies, medical aids, and NHIs, creating a collaborative ecosystem that enhances healthcare delivery and supports the broader goals of sustainable development.

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

3

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

5

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

6

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

6

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

4

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

6

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.08 Justification for my startup

This service is quite new technology that enhance old ways of buying medication

06.09 Competitive Analysis

online pharmacies, what make us stand out is our AI customer centric feature that cater medication as per need of the patient.

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

Yes I recently had a fintech startup with a female co-founder that focuses on convenient payment for woman