Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

OneClick-Med is a Digital Health Platform that centralizes patient registration and data management to reduce diagnosis and medication errors, drive efficiency, save cost, and foster inter-connectivity in the healthcare ecosystem in Africa.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

OneClick-Med targets critical inefficiencies in African healthcare systems by enhancing patient registration, data management, and healthcare interoperability. Current outdated infrastructure often leads to delays, errors, and elevated costs of repeated tests. Our platform accelerates the access to accurate comprehensive patient data, critical for diagnosis. This has a long term effect on the health outcomes of chronic disease patients. Our main beneficiaries are healthcare providers who will experience a smoother operational workflow, allowing them to focus more on patient care rather than administrative tasks. Also patients will benefit from quicker, more accurate diagnoses and treatments, improving overall medical outcomes and satisfaction. Additional beneficiaries include health insurance companies, R&D, government entities, and pharmaceutical companies, all of whom rely on robust data analysis.

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

OneClick-Med aims to tackle the pervasive inefficiencies in African healthcare systems by enhancing patient registration, data management, and interoperability across healthcare providers. Our key objective is to solve the problems caused by outdated/inadequate infrastructures and manual processes that lead to high cost, long wait times, errors in diagnosis, and suboptimal patient outcomes. We focus on improving the accesibility, speed and accuracy of medical data handling, which is often compromised by these inefficiencies. By introducing a digital platform that supports seamless data exchange and access, we enable healthcare providers to offer quicker, more accurate medical services, thereby significantly improving the overall quality of healthcare. This solution not only benefits healthcare providers by simplifying administrative tasks but also enhances patient care across various communities, particularly in underserved regions.

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

OneClick-Med's digital healthcare platform offers several significant benefits and advantages: 1. Enhanced Efficiency: By digitizing patient registration and records management, our platform significantly reduces administrative overhead for healthcare providers. This leads to faster patient processing, shorter wait times, and more time for healthcare staff to focus on patient care. 2. Improved Accuracy: Our system ensures the accuracy and availability of medical data across different healthcare facilities. This interoperability prevents diagnostic errors by giving healthcare professionals instant access to complete patient histories, improving treatment outcomes. 3. Greater Accessibility: OneClick-Med makes critical healthcare information accessible in remote and underserved areas. By accommodating various local languages and adapting to low-bandwidth environments, our platform ensures that all patients, regardless of their location, have access to quality healthcare services.

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

OneClick-Med’s digital healthcare platform is specifically designed to serve healthcare providers and patients within the African healthcare sector. Our primary targets are: 1. Healthcare Providers: Hospitals, clinics, and health centers across Africa, especially those in rural and underserved regions that struggle with outdated systems. Our platform aids these institutions by streamlining patient management, improving data flow, and facilitating more effective treatment delivery. 2. Medical Professionals: Doctors, nurses, and administrative staff who experience daily challenges due to inefficient healthcare processes. OneClick-Med enhances their operational efficiency, allowing them to spend more time on patient care rather than administrative tasks. 3. Patients: Particularly those in remote areas who currently face significant barriers to accessing quality healthcare. Our platform improves the speed and accuracy of the medical care they receive, enhancing their overall health outcome

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-08-19

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

No

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

2

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.)

Theodora Isola is a technology professional and educator. She excels at uncomplicating technology for non-tech C-Suite executives, managing both B2B and B2C software products, and delivering innovative solutions across various industries. With over a decade of experience, Theodora has also guided teams in delivering impactful digital and software projects. She serves as a lecturer in Human Physiology at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Atiba University Oyo where she helps students understand the intricate mechanisms that enable human functionality and interaction. She is a passionate advocate for agile methodologies, and has trained over 2,000 individuals in Agile Project and Product Management. She authored the book "Remote Work Start Here," and places great value on family, as a devoted wife and mother who enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her loved ones.

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

https://oneclickmed.ng/

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

4

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

OneClick-Med directly contributes to SDG 3 by enhancing healthcare systems through our digital healthcare platform, which improves patient care quality and efficiency. By providing healthcare providers with reliable tools for better data management and patient care, we reduce errors, lower healthcare costs, and make healthcare more accessible, particularly in under-served areas. This directly supports the goal's target of ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

3

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

4

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

Our startup fosters innovation through the development of a technologically advanced platform that improves healthcare infrastructure. By integrating digital solutions into everyday medical practices, we support the development of resilient infrastructure and foster innovation, particularly in regions lacking robust healthcare systems.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

5

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

OneClick-Med works towards reducing inequalities by ensuring that healthcare services delivered via our platform are accessible to everyone, including marginalized and vulnerable communities. By facilitating better healthcare in remote areas, we help level the playing field between urban centers and rural areas, contributing to reduced inequalities in healthcare access.

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

2

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

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.

5

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

2

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.

4

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.

3

06.08 Justification for my startup

OneClick-Med could be described as involving new technology to a certain extent, especially in the context of its application and integration within the African healthcare sector. While the foundational technologies used in our platform—such as cloud-based data management, electronic medical records (EMR), and interoperability solutions—are not new globally, the way they are adapted and implemented to address specific regional challenges in Africa represents a novel approach. Our platform incorporates advanced analytics, machine learning capabilities, and is designed to operate effectively even in low-resource settings, which can be considered innovative in terms of technological deployment and usage. Thus, while the technology itself may not be new, its application, customization, and the problems it solves in the African context add a layer of novelty and innovation.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

OneClick-Med distinguishes itself in a competitive digital healthcare market by focusing on solutions specifically tailored to African healthcare challenges. While competitors like mPharma enhance medication access, and Helium Health and Babylon Health provide broad digital health services, OneClick-Med excels in: 1. Interoperability: Seamlessly integrating healthcare IT systems between different healthcare provider systems across Africa. 2. Local Adaptation: Tailoring technology to local languages, demographics, and infrastructures. 3. Comprehensive Integration: Merging various functionalities like EMR, unified registration, and interoperability into one system. 4. Accessibility: Designing user-friendly interfaces for all user tech levels. 5. Cost-Effectiveness: Reducing repetition of tests and procedures to cut both patient and health provider operational costs. 6. Community and Capacity Building: Training providers to use digital tools effectively.

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

I actively promote the role of female entrepreneurs within my community starting with having a female co-owner who plays a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction and decision-making processes. This not only underscores our dedication to gender equality but also sets a strong example for other organizations. Furthermore, I have prioritized hiring women in key roles, particularly in areas traditionally dominated by men such as technology and analytics. By doing so, I aim to empower women in the tech sector and provide them with opportunities to lead and innovate. This will provide tem with the necessary skill and experience to innovate as entrepreneurs.