The contemporary technology revolution is disrupting entire industries and changing the way organizations in those domains operate. It’s also birthing new ventures, leveraging digital applications to simplify processes. HealthTech companies in Nigeria are towing this path, with revolutionary solutions that cater to the everyday Nigerian.
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HealthTech lies at the intersection of healthcare and technology. It’s an emerging industry that’s broadening the horizons of what’s possible in the health sector. Thanks to startups in this space, pharmacies can access drugs more quickly; hospitals can rapidly replenish their blood banks; and patients can connect with competent doctors no matter where they are in Nigeria.
Here’s our list of the top Nigerian HealthTech companies, presented in no particular order:
LifeBank
LifeBank
Founded in 2016 by Temie Giwa-Tubosun, LifeBank supplies blood and oxygen to healthcare facilities. It currently serves more than 1,400 hospitals in three countries: Nigeria, Kenya, and Ethiopia. The startup utilizes a cold chain system, a multimodal distribution system (made up of drones, boats, bikes and tricycles), and blockchain-powered records, all of which ensure that it caters to its clients in the most efficient way possible. Its services are accessible 24/7, via its mobile application, call center, and USSD.
MDaaS
MDaaS
MDaaS aids the setting up and expansion of healthcare networks with its diagnostic services. These include solutions that make imaging, cardiac, and lab operations possible. This company intends to become the largest integrated care network in Africa. At present, it has a presence in 25 Nigerian towns and cities and has worked with more than 1,300 clinical partners.
Helium Health
Helium Health
The team at Helium Health says they are the leading healthcare software provider in West Africa. They take a two-pronged approach to solving the sub-region’s most pressing healthcare needs. The first set of solutions digitizes medical records and hospital operations; the second offers financing for healthcare facilities. Helium Health was established in 2016 by Goke Olubusi and Dimeji Sofowora.
Reliance Health
Reliance Health
Reliance Health is a digital health insurance provider that enables working individuals to access timely healthcare services in a cost-effective manner. The Reliance Health app also allows users to connect with doctors via virtual consultations. This company presently caters to over 4,000 businesses and more than 200,000 people in Nigeria and Egypt. It was founded in 2016 by Dr. Femi Kuti, Opeyemi Olumekun, and Matthew Mayaki.
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Chekkit
Chekkit
Chekkit was set up in 2018 to tackle a widespread problem in the healthcare space: counterfeit drugs. With its traceability and consumer intelligence SaaS platform (which leverages blockchain technology), users can verify the authenticity of drugs. It’s tailored for use by private individuals and pharmacy stores. The solution also works with food, cosmetics, and other products.
Healthtracka
Healthtracka
Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson and Victor Amusan founded Healthtracka in 2021. It has since grown to become one of the top HealthTech companies in Nigeria. It exists to help Nigerians access medical testing services from anywhere they are. Users can request and receive sampling kits at home via the Healthtracka website, send samples off for testing, and get results in just a couple of days.
CribMD
CribMD
CribMD is a platform that supports patients and the wider public with telemedicine and doctor home visits. For just ₦1,000 you can consult doctors registered with them, including general practitioners, paediatricians, optometrists, cardiologists, and gynaecologists. In addition to online consultations and home visits, you can also order medications from the CribMD mobile app.
mDoc
mDoc
mDoc offers a range of tech-enabled services. From AI that helps users find the nearest healthcare facility, to virtual coaches that guide patients through managing challenging health conditions, this company supports a broad demographic with vital, potentially life-saving information. There are also in-person Nudge Hubs, staffed by qualified professionals who serve Nigerian communities. Persons without Internet access may access its self-care support system through a fixed mobile USSD code.
WellaHealth
WellaHealth
WellaHealth makes affordable healthcare insurance plans available to Nigerians. This includes micro-insurance, which delivers insurance coverage to individuals for a fraction of what it usually costs. The company has solutions built for HMOs that want to improve their products. They also assist pharmacies with resources that enable them to succeed with service provision and sales. WellaHealth was founded by Ikpeme Neto (its CEO) in 2015.
AfriHealth
AfriHealth
Since its establishment in 2018, AfriHealth has attracted a following and client base that’s steadily expanded over time. As they have done this, they have also broadened the scope of their offering. Today, their suite of products includes the “Rigour+” digital solutions that cater to the needs of patients, pharmacies, doctors, emergency respondents, and drug manufacturers; and the AfriHealth Health Cover, an insurance product designed for medium to large-scale organizations.
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Final Words
Just a decade ago, there were scarcely any HealthTech companies in Nigeria. But just as we’ve seen in other sectors, contemporary technology is making enough of a mark in healthcare that numerous proper HealthTech startups have sprung up in the last few years. We can expect even more players to emerge in this space, as Nigerians become more comfortable with digital technology.
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