Combating medical deserts and expanding access to healthcare for all
Main beneficiary country:Côte d’Ivoire
MedecinDirect Côte d'Ivoire
MedecinDirect is Sub-Saharan Africa’s first online medical appointment centre.
Sector: Industrial: Startups, enterprises, etc.
Country of origin: Côte d’Ivoire
Healthcare themes targeted
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Solving the doctor shortage:
The solution shortens the distance that separates communities from health centres and provides assistance (medical advice, prevention and guidelines, monitoring) to patients in managing their health problems.
MedecinDirect is a platform for medical expertise (home to over 30 doctors) where patients can discuss their health concerns with doctors. The service is available online and over the phone.
Telemedicine (remote diagnosis and consultations) - Information, education and communication for behaviour change (IEC) - Patient monitoring and medical data
25000 Number of beneficiaries since launch
25 Number of users per Month
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