Inspiration
Access to proper healthcare
What it does
Connect patients to global/cross border network of doctors for comprehensive full medical check-up remotely, proper access to medical diagnostic & medical expertise
How I built it
The model/platform will be built using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
Challenges I ran into
Lack of accurate data, poor resources. Lack of funds for projects catering to Africa. Africa's diversity poses a huge challenge to operating under a single integrated platform like Asia, Europe or North Africa. As such, the platform must be tailored to at least the 6 geographical regions of Africa. Ability to recognize the unique contextual factors associated with tech deployment, and must tailor messages to local communities
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Was able to hire a developer capable of coding in 8 main African languages
What I learned
That Africa's diversity could also be its biggest challenge and barrier to entry
What's next for iAfya Virtual Health
Secure enough funds to launch a three-month pilot program in four countries (one from a main geographical area, At the conclusion of the pilot program the decision will be made to launch in the market that was the most receptive
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