Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Miramore Telehealth connects rural communities to quality healthcare via telemedicine & portable diagnostics. Our offline-enabled platform empowers local health workers & improves access to early diagnosis & treatment.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Miramore Consulting tackles the critical challenge of limited healthcare access in rural Africa. Our flagship project, Miramore Telehealth: Closing the Distance, leverages innovative technology and community engagement to revolutionize healthcare delivery. Key Features: Telemedicine Platform: Our secure, user-friendly platform connects rural communities with qualified doctors and specialists in urban areas through video consultations. Offline Functionality: Understanding limited internet access, Miramore Telehealth operates even with low bandwidth, enabling data collection and basic diagnostics offline. Portable Diagnostic Tools: We equip local healthcare workers with AI-powered portable diagnostic tools for basic medical examinations, enhancing their capabilities. Community Empowerment: Miramore Consulting prioritizes training local healthcare workers on platform usage and basic diagnostic tools, fostering long-term sustainability. Focus on Early Diagnosis: By bringing healthcare cl

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

Miramore Consulting tackles the critical issue of limited access to quality healthcare in rural Africa. This lack of access leads to: Delayed diagnoses and treatment: Rural communities often lack specialists and essential diagnostic equipment, leading to late diagnoses and poorer health outcomes. High healthcare costs: Travel expenses for specialist consultations in urban areas create a significant financial burden for rural residents. Untapped potential of local healthcare workers: Rural healthcare workers often lack the necessary tools and training to provide advanced medical care. Our Solution: Miramore Telehealth: Closing the Distance This innovative project leverages technology and community engagement to revolutionize healthcare delivery: Telemedicine platform: Connects rural communities with specialists for remote consultations. Offline functionality: Works even with limited internet, enabling basic diagnostics and data collection. Portable AI-powered diagnostic tools: Equips

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

Early Diagnosis & Improved Health Outcomes: Our telemedicine platform connects patients with specialists for faster consultations and diagnoses. Early intervention leads to better treatment success rates for chronic and infectious diseases, ultimately improving overall health in rural areas. 2. Reduced Healthcare Costs: Traditional specialist consultations often require travel, incurring significant expenses for rural patients. Miramore Telehealth eliminates these costs by providing remote consultations, making quality healthcare more accessible and affordable for communities with limited resources. 3. Empowered Local Healthcare Workforce: Miramore Consulting prioritizes empowering local healthcare workers. We train them on using the platform and provide AI-powered portable diagnostic tools. This equips them to offer more advanced care, builds trust within communities, and fosters long-term project sustainability compared to solely relying on external specialists.

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

Miramore Telehealth's core beneficiaries are two-fold: 1. Rural Residents in Africa: Limited access to healthcare: Our target beneficiaries are individuals living in rural areas with geographically distant healthcare facilities and a lack of specialist services. They often face delayed diagnoses and treatment due to travel constraints. Financial limitations: Travel costs for specialist consultations create a significant financial burden for rural communities. Miramore Telehealth aims to make quality healthcare more accessible and affordable. 2. Local Healthcare Workers: Limited resources and training: Rural healthcare workers often lack access to advanced technology and training opportunities, hindering their ability to provide comprehensive care. Building trust and capacity: Miramore Telehealth equips local healthcare workers with the tools and training they need to leverage the platform and diagnostic tools. This empowers them to offer more advanced care, fostering trust within co

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-07-13

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

No

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

0

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.)

Excellent

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

https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072470285811

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

h) IT (digital services, equipment and software)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Miramore Telehealth directly combats poverty in rural Africa by: Improving Health Outcomes: Early diagnosis and treatment through telemedicine leads to a healthier workforce, reduced healthcare costs, and increased productivity. This empowers individuals to earn more and contribute to their families' well-being. Reduced Healthcare Costs: By eliminating travel expenses for specialist consultations, Miramore Telehealth frees up crucial household finances. This allows families to invest in education, food security, and income-generating activities, breaking the cycle of poverty. Empowered Local Workforce: Training and equipping local healthcare workers creates skilled jobs within rural communities. This increases local income and stimulates the rural economy, fostering long-term financial stability and reducing dependence on external aid. By improving health, reducing healthcare costs, and creating job opportunities, Miramore Telehealth empowers rural communities to achieve financial sec

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Miramore Telehealth has a somewhat indirect impact on achieving Zero Hunger. Our focus lies on improving healthcare access, not directly on agricultural practices. However, by improving overall health and potentially increasing income through a healthier workforce, Miramore Telehealth can empower rural communities to better address food security challenges. In the long run, a healthier and more financially stable population is better equipped to pursue sustainable solutions for food security

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

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

6

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

excellent

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

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

excellent

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

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

06.01 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

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

5

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

3

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

06.08 Justification for my startup

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Miramore Telehealth recognizes the valuable services provided by our competitors in the telemedicine landscape. However, we believe our project offers several key differentiators that position us for impactful growth, particularly in underserved rural communities across Africa: Focus on Rural Communities: Unlike competitors targeting broader demographics, Miramore Telehealth prioritizes rural areas with limited access to healthcare specialists. Offline Functionality: We understand internet connectivity limitations. Our platform operates even with low bandwidth, enabling data collection and basic diagnostics offline. Portable Diagnostic Tools: We equip local healthcare workers with AI-powered portable tools, enhancing their capabilities for on-site examinations beyond just consultations. Community Empowerment: Our focus goes beyond consultations. We train local healthcare workers on platform usage and diagnostics, fostering long-term sustainability and building trust within communities

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

Yes, Miramore Consulting is initiating several actions within the community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs, leveraging its existing strengths and the Miramore Telehealth project.