Nigerian Health technology firm, Mobihealth International, has been chosen as a participant in the Barclays Black Venture Growth programme, a program funded by the UK government.
This initiative has its sights set on identifying and supporting 20 of the most promising scale-ups in technology and innovation sectors within the UK each year.
According to the program’s facilitator, Foundervine, the selected businesses will benefit from personalized business and investment readiness assistance, aimed at propelling their promising ventures to greater heights.
Mobihealth has a dedicated mission to tackle the multifaceted challenges prevalent in the African health sector.
Their comprehensive telehealth solution is designed to grant users in Nigeria access to affordable, high-quality healthcare through their mobile phones, computers, and even walk-in teleclinics.
These teleclinics are strategically established to address critical shortages in healthcare personnel across the continent.
Dr. Funmi Adewara, the CEO of MobiHealth, emphasized the company’s focus on overcoming healthcare accessibility issues in rural areas.
She pointed out that people in these regions often face significant challenges in reaching healthcare services due to factors like distance, limited mobility, and transportation issues.
In response, Mobihealth has deployed solar-powered and Internet-enabled telehealth clinics to rural areas.
Additionally, the company has collaborated with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to extend their services to communities in Nigeria.
Participating in the Barclays Black Venture Growth Accelerator program is expected to further Mobihealth’s strategies within the UK Diaspora market and increase their visibility among potential investors, as highlighted in the statement.
