Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

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CARETRACE is a chronic disease care platform that provides affordable health insurance and continuous monitoring for diabetic and hypertensive patients who have to pay out of pocket for insulin, BP/diabetes drugs, and BP/diabetes monitoring devices.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

At CARETRACE, we are providing digital tools for diabetic and hypertensive care management. We have designed a diabetes risk calculator in collaboration with the National Hospital Abuja, and Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State. We have also designed a continuous glucose monitor for diabetics in urban centers to use in tracking their blood sugar levels in real time, which connects with the CARETRACE app on their phones. On the CARETRACE App, patients can also get access to personalized meal plans, fitness plans and medication plans. For patients in rural communities, we have designed the CARETRACE HealthInsurance and Rural Partnership Program which allows community pharmacies and small clinics to act as hubs where patients can walk into and receive continuous care for their diabetes and hypertension. Through their CARETRACE Health Cars, patients can save on a daily or weekly basis to cover basic health needs starting from as low as N600 per month.

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

For diabetic and hypertensive patients in underserved/low income communities in Nigeria, we have realized that the major challenge is lack of continuous testing tools and health insurance and this makes them pay out of pocket for insulin, BP/diabetic medications, and blood pressure/blood sugar monitoring devices, and also hinders them from properly monitoring and managing their health. To solve this, we started CARETRACE, a chronic disease care and health insurance platform in partnership with pharmacies and small clinics in local communities where we place continuous monitoring devices so patients can come, and check their blood pressure and get their medications/supplies at affordable costs, and they can contribute daily into their health cards just like in esusu, which is perfect for farmers and traders, who are predominantly those in our local communities.

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service fourni par votre startup (au moins 3).

CARETRACE offers significant benefits for diabetic and hypertensive patients: Affordable Health Insurance and Savings: CARETRACE Health Insurance and Rural Partnership Program allows patients to save as little as N600 per month via health cards, reducing out-of-pocket expenses for medications and monitoring devices. Continuous Monitoring and Personalized Care: The CARETRACE app provides real-time blood sugar tracking, personalized meal, fitness, and medication plans, ensuring patients manage their conditions effectively and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Accessibility in Rural Areas: By partnering with community pharmacies and clinics, CARETRACE ensures that even patients in underserved areas have access to continuous care, affordable medications, and essential monitoring tools, bridging the gap in healthcare accessibility.

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

CARETRACE is designed to serve diabetic and hypertensive patients in Nigeria, both those in urban and those in underserved and low-income communities. The targeted beneficiaries are detailed below: Urban Diabetic Patients: Individuals in urban centers who need continuous glucose monitoring and access to personalized care plans via the CARETRACE app. Rural Patients: Diabetic and hypertensive patients in rural communities who struggle with the high cost of medications and monitoring devices. They benefit from CARETRACE's Health Insurance and Rural Partnership Program, enabling affordable care and savings through community pharmacies and small clinics. Low-Income Individuals: Farmers, traders, and other low-income earners who can save daily or weekly on their CARETRACE Health Cards to cover basic health needs, ensuring continuous and affordable management of their chronic conditions.

01.05 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?

07/07/2022

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Oui

01.07 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires de votre entreprise en plus de vous ?

1

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

1

01.09 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre startup (compétences, expérience, etc.).

Deborah Aderibigbe is the CoFounder and CTO of CARETRACE. She handles product development. She has a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. She is a skilled software developer with over 5 years of working experience in web and mobile development languages including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and mobile frameworks especially ReactNative. Deborah leads our engineering team, handles software development, and collaborates with our OEM partners for seamless hardware integration. Here is the link to her linkedin account https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-aderibigbe/

01.10 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

https://www.linkedin.com/company/caretrace

01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?

Soins de santé (équipements et services de santé)

02.01.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By offering affordable health insurance and continuous care, we reduce out-of-pocket expenses, which are a major cause of poverty among these patients. CARETRACE is contributing to SDG 1 (No Poverty) by alleviating the financial burden of chronic disease care for diabetic and hypertensive patients in low and middle-income communities. CARETRACE's Health Insurance and Rural Partnership Program enables patients to save small amounts daily or weekly, ensuring they can afford essential medications and monitoring devices. This approach prevents financial hardship, promotes economic stability, and helps break the cycle of poverty, supporting the broader goal of poverty eradication.

02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Continuous glucose monitoring has been shown to improve diabetes management and reduce complications, leading to better health outcomes. Our micro health insurance model ensures affordable access to essential medications and monitoring devices, promoting sustained health management. Additionally, tailored meal and fitness plans help patients maintain optimal health and prevent disease progression . By integrating these elements, CARETRACE reduces the diabetes burden and enhances overall well-being in African communities. We significantly contribute to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by providing continuous glucose monitoring, micro health insurance, and personalized care plans for diabetic and hypertensive patients.

02.04.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.08.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.10.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.11.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.12.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsables'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.13.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.14.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

1 -pas du tout d'accord

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02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.

5

06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

5

06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

4

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

6

06.05 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

6

06.06 Notre produit/service répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.08 Justification

CARETRACE is a product that is responding to the demands of patients who want easier and safer ways to manage their blood sugar without having to pierce themselves regularly. Also making it super easy for diabetic patients in rural areas to be able to pay for testing, medication and other necessary resources that they need, instead of paying out of pocket

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Wella Health, and Diatron Health are leading ompetitors. our advantage is that while they just offer diiabetes remission programs or micro insurance programs, we are the first in Nigeria to offer remote patient monitoring, continuous glucose monitoring, diet and fitness planning and micro health insurance for diabetes and hypertensive patients, which allows us to narrow down to our target audience and solve all the problems that they face in one go.

11.05 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?

By having a female cofounder, and by speaking with the ladies in our team (especially our operations associate who works directly with me) to keep an eye out for how things are done in a startup/business so that they could use what they learn from us, to go start their own business, win grants, generate revenue and more