In comparison to other
regions of the world, sub-Saharan Africa has the lowest ratings for
well-being and the lowest satisfaction with healthcare.
The day-to-day
challenges that patients face include: travelling long distances to avail
medical services, limited medical insurance coverage, high cost of care,
excessive wait times to see doctors, lack of adequate medical equipment at
facilities, and lengthy medical reporting processes, to name a few.
PHV was established in
late 2020 to address some of these inefficiencies through digital solutions
specifically aimed at improving delivery of healthcare and overall patient
satisfaction.
Our personal experiences
in availing healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa set the foundation for PHV.
After several months of on-the-ground research we were convinced that
technology can provide people access to quality and trusted healthcare in a
timely manner despite limitations posed by the markets in terms of
availability of qualified personnel and infrastructure.
We believe that
technology is needed to add transparency and accountability in the
healthcare system and are currently developing our first product “Besa Care”
that will directly link patients with trusted healthcare providers. Our team
is passionate about healthcare, technology, and Africa. We are a start-up
that has brought together talented individuals from diverse backgrounds that
share a common vision and the desire to drive impact.
We believe the success of our products is built on the Integrity of our data and the trust of our users. We are committed to providing quality and innovative solutions to connect patients and healthcare providers through a transparent platform.
“…. to improve
accessibility & affordability for quality healthcare in sub-Saharan
Africa by utilizing technology to create innovative customer-centric
platforms ….”
…. to create efficient healthcare marketplaces that deliver transparency in information on healthcare facilities and services available in each market, empowering patients to make more informed decisions about their health by giving them access to:
- a comprehensive database of medical facilities, services and healthcare professionals with user ratings & reviews to allow sharing of patient experiences and increase transparency;
- securely centralized patient reports and medical history allowing for better diagnosis and health management as well as electronic sharing of data with trusted healthcare providers;
- a secure communication channel with healthcare providers, improving continuity of care and increasing trust in the medical process;
- affordable healthcare, reducing the cost of delivery by deploying technology such as AI;
- knowledge & awareness about various medical conditions or symptoms, and typical prevention and treatment options …
- Hailing from a family of doctors, Healthcare has always been important for me. Through my professional and personal life, I have had the opportunity to travel across developing markets and witness first-hand the inefficiencies and problems in accessing and obtaining quality healthcare. Launching a platform to address the inefficiencies has been a lifelong dream.
- Prior to PHV, I worked at an emerging markets focused Investment Bank – Arqaam Capital – for 9 years, starting with Corporate Finance (M&A, capital raise) and moving to Group Strategy. Healthcare and Technology were key sectors of focus throughout.
- Started my career at Deloitte in New York in 2006.
- B.Sc. in Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Computational Finance from Carnegie Mellon University (USA); MBA from INSEAD (France).
- Deep expertise in modern software engineering including Web & Mobile Apps Development, Middleware architecture, and API integrations.
- 15 years of experience building software solutions and leading technical teams for a wide range of companies (ThoughtWorks, Andela, Microsoft) across various sectors (Investment Banking, FinTech, HealthTech, Compliance & Data Protection) and regions.
- M.Sc. Software Engineering from the University of Liverpool (UK) & M.A. Innovation & Change Management from York Business School (UK).
- A multi-cultural upbringing and entrepreneurial family environment led to early exposure to emerging and frontier markets across Africa and the Middle East.
- Co-founding various businesses across healthcare, finance and technology in emerging and developed markets gave me extensive exposure to the operational challenges start-ups face, as well as handling quick growth and dealing with cyclical challenges.
- Track record in growing successful businesses and implementing impactful projects in West Africa and the Middle East.
- Started my career at TNO in the Netherlands.
- B.Sc. In Business Administration (concentration in Finance and Marketing) from American University in Switzerland.