Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

We seek to provide digital healthcare solutions to facilities across Africa in underserved, low-income regions managing clinical & administrative processes manually & inefficiently via our robust, end-to-end software solution.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Our healthcare solution provides healthcare facilities with a suite of clinical features including EHR, doctor/nurse operations, lab, radiology & imaging, pharmacy, and inpatient. Records are accessed and updated electronically and can be printed for manual filing. This helps to streamline workflow, improve care coordination, and enhance data access for healthcare professionals. It also has supporting modules such as billing and claims management and higher-level administrative functions such as accounting & payroll.

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

1. These facilities heavily rely on inefficient paper-based solutions which may lead to long queues, medical errors, and overall delays in access to critical services. 2. Lack of proper inventory management solutions makes facilities susceptible to theft by rogue employees. It may also lead to wastage or expiry of drugs as there is no efficient way to tell the drugs are nearing expiry. 3. Legacy solutions are often limited in functionality requiring separate software for each clinical need causing multiple disjointed systems and human error when transferring data between the various systems. Disjointed records from multiple sources also make it harder to correlate related data. 4. Legacy solutions in place offer very high initial purchase costs often catering to large facilities while locking out smaller facilities in underserved communities. 5. Paper records can be misplaced, stolen, or destroyed. There is a need for robust and secure access control mechanisms to protect data.

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. Our solution replaces inefficient paper-based workflows, improving efficiency and accessibility. Our access control mechanisms ensure that authorized personnel access only what they need. It is also end-to-end eliminating the need for multiple disjointed systems making drawing parallels between related data easier. Increased efficiency in the facilities in turn leads to reduced wait times and improved clinic availability, facilitating timely access to critical care for low-income individuals. 2. Improved reporting tools lead to better and more accurate reports mandated by the Ministry of Health which can aid the authorities in detecting looming pandemics, and disease outbreaks as well as taking action to prevent child mortality, death during pregnancies, etc. 3. Our solution can be deployed on-premise for complete offline accessibility or to the cloud as a SaaS solution. Combined with its scalability, our solution can cater to healthcare facilities of all sizes.

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

We plan to focus on scaling our solution within low-income communities across various counties in Kenya. Our initial target will be healthcare facilities classified as levels 2 to 4, as these primarily serve low-income populations according to the KMPDC's classifications. Upon conceptualizing feasible models that can scale with facilities in low-income areas, we plan to begin piloting our solution in facilities across various counties in Kenya. We will also target level 5 and higher to provide revenue to finance business processes. There are about 12,000 facilities classified between levels 2 and 4. The ratio of facilities per 10,000 population was between 2.4 - 4.4. For each facility we deploy to, we have the potential to impact about 2,900 people. If we reach 100 facilities, we can impact the healthcare experience of almost 300,000 people. If we reach 1000, we can impact healthcare delivery to almost 3 million people.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2022-08-01

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

3

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

1

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

Reinhardt Collins Angira - Software Engineer - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science - 5 years experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer Robin Charles Angira, MBChB - Medical Doctor - Bachelor's Degree in Medicine & Surgery - 3 years as a Medical Officer / Surgeon Larry Ian Wasena - ICT Officer & Auditor - Bachelor's Degree in Business & Information Technology - 1-year Experience as an ICT Auditor Rose Kenda Eboso - Senior Teacher / School Principal -Master's Degree in Education - 30+ years Experience in the Education Sector

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

https://hisani.net

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

h) IT (digital services, equipment and software)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

3

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

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

- Increased efficiency in healthcare facilities leads to reduced wait times and improved clinic availability, facilitating timely access to critical care for low-income individuals. - Scalable solutions with flexible pricing allow the facilities to offer services at more affordable rates as the initial cost isn't as high as purchasing legacy solutions with rigid prices. This trickles down to the customer as they can access critical healthcare more affordably. - Improved reporting tools lead to better and more accurate reports mandated by the Ministry of Health which can enable the authorities responsible to detect looming pandemics, and disease outbreaks and take action to prevent child mortality, death during pregnancies, etc. - Improved data management and resource allocation contribute to lower healthcare costs, making it more affordable for low-income individuals. - Streamlined workflows lead to improved communication and better patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment plans

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

2

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

5

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

- We have specialized modules within our solution that focus on maternal and child health, reproductive health, and women-specific healthcare needs. By addressing these areas, we ensure that women and girls receive the specialized care they need. - We conduct research and collect data on gender-specific health needs and gaps, using this evidence to tailor our solution to deliver equitable healthcare and resource allocation. - Our robust access control mechanisms ensure that sensitive health data, particularly concerning women and girls, is securely managed and accessible only to authorized personnel. This enhances the privacy and security of their health information.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

5

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

- Our solutions streamline healthcare workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance productivity. This leads to better resource utilization and improved service delivery in healthcare facilities. - Our solutions are designed to scale from small clinics to large hospitals, ensuring that healthcare facilities of all sizes can benefit from improved infrastructure thus allowing healthcare facilities to allocate resources towards better compensation of workers and improvement of services.. - By hiring locally in the regions we operate, we contribute to local economic development and provide opportunities for individuals to gain employment close to their communities. - By continuously innovating and improving our solutions, we contribute to the growth of the healthcare technology sector and the broader economy, driving sustained economic development.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

- We provide advanced digital healthcare solutions that replace inefficient paper-based systems, enhancing the resilience and reliability of healthcare infrastructure. - Our solutions are designed to scale from small clinics to large hospitals, ensuring that healthcare facilities of all sizes can benefit from improved infrastructure. - By developing cost-effective and adaptable solutions, we ensure that healthcare facilities in both urban and rural areas can adopt our technology, promoting inclusive industrialization. - Our digital solutions reduce the need for paper, minimizing waste and contributing to environmental sustainability. - We are committed to ongoing research and development to enhance our solutions, incorporating the latest technological advancements to meet evolving healthcare needs. - We utilize advanced data analytics to provide healthcare facilities with insights that can improve patient care, optimize operations, and support informed decision-making.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

- We provide cost-effective healthcare solutions that can be adopted by facilities in low-income and underserved areas, ensuring that high-quality healthcare is accessible to all, regardless of economic status. - By leveraging data analytics, we identify healthcare disparities and target interventions where they are most needed, ensuring resources are used effectively to reduce inequalities. - Our solutions are designed with cultural sensitivity in mind, including multilingual interfaces and culturally appropriate health information, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for diverse populations. - We offer training programs for healthcare workers in underserved areas, enhancing their skills and capabilities, and improving the quality of care they provide. - Our healthcare solutions are scalable and can be adapted to various settings, from small rural clinics to large urban hospitals, ensuring that all healthcare facilities can benefit from improved technology.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

5

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

- We provide robust digital healthcare solutions that improve the efficiency and reliability of healthcare services, making cities and communities healthier and more resilient. - By digitizing healthcare records and workflows, we significantly reduce paper use, contributing to environmental sustainability. - By providing valuable health data insights, the Ministries of Health and policymakers will be able to make more informed decisions that promote healthier and more sustainable communities. - Our scalable solutions can be implemented in diverse settings, from urban hospitals to rural clinics, ensuring that all communities benefit from improved healthcare infrastructure. - We offer cost-effective healthcare solutions to ensure that even low-income communities can access high-quality healthcare services. - We design our solutions to be resilient against data breaches and system failures, ensuring continuous and reliable healthcare service delivery.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

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

3

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

3

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.

5

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

6

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

5

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

2

05.08 Justification

Existing legacy solutions are often limited in functionality thus requiring separate software for each clinical need causing multiple disjointed systems and human error when transferring data between the various systems. They also offer very high initial purchase costs often catering to large facilities while locking out smaller facilities in underserved communities. Our solution is end-to-end eliminating the need for multiple disjointed systems. It can also be deployed on-premise or in the cloud, catering to healthcare facilities of various sizes and complexities.

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

Slade 360, Smart Applications, Medbook, Funsoft - Our solution is end-to-end eliminating the need for multiple disjointed systems. - It can also be deployed on-premise or in the cloud, catering to healthcare facilities of various sizes and complexities. - Our solution's robust access control mechanisms, ensure that authorized personnel access only what they are authorized to. - Our solution boasts an excellent user interface as it is intuitive and adheres to modern standards of UI/UX hence enhancing the productivity of the user. We have had multiple reports of new hospital staff joining and beginning to use the solution with little to no training. - Our solution provides valuable health data insights to the health facilities as well as the Ministry of health enabling action to be taken as needed.

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

Yes. Several of my main suppliers are women-led companies who significantly outperform their male-led counterparts.