WellaHealth, a Nigerian health-tech startup that provides affordable and accessible high-quality coverage, has expanded its subsidiary Healthsend Africa to Kenya.
The startup revealed that it expanded Healthsend Africa to Kenya due to the strong ties it has with the East African country, noting that a significant amount of people in the country have healthcare challenges, hence the need to provide them with quality healthcare services.
Speaking on the startup expansion to Kenya Wellahealth CEO Dr. Neto Ikpeme said,
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“I am excited to announce that we are launching our Healthsend product in Kenya. This is a testament to our commitment to bring healthcare to the doorsteps of every African. I built this product to solve the problem of accessing quality medicine and care for my family.
“I am glad to extend this to many families abroad with families back home in Kenya and the rest of Africa. We have willing partners helping us make it easier to serve the loved ones of Kenyans living in the diaspora. After our launch in Nigeria, some Kenyans living abroad kept asking when we would launch in the country. We are now delighted to go live in Kenya to serve them”.
Healthsend Africa by Wellahealth services encompasses the procurement of authentic medications for chronic illnesses for now. Other services provided by Healthsend Africa include the arrangement of doctor appointments, access to health insurance products, and the remote monitoring of health conditions.
Additionally, the platform streamlines the process of transferring funds to cover medical expenses, guaranteeing complete transparency in fund utilization.
The expansion of Healthsend by Wellahealth into Kenya, comes after a successful launch in Nigeria, where the platform has garnered a significant number of users and had been lauded for its innovation and impact.
The expansion plan also marks a significant milestone for Wellahealth, as the company continues to provide much-needed solutions to the challenges faced by both patients and healthcare providers in the African continent, whilst empowering individuals with the ability to confidently manage the health of their loved ones, no matter where they are in the world.
The move also aligns with Wellahealth’s mission to improve healthcare accessibility, affordability, and quality across Africa.
Wellahealth has reliable health care coverage in all 36 states of Nigeria. The startup is currently in over 1,000 pharmacies nationwide and users can access care in the closest pharmacy to them.
The startup basic plan includes malaria tests and drugs prescription, health checks, telemedicine, diet plans, and weekly health tips.
Wellahealth claim process is fast and easy to use. The company prioritizes users’ comfort which is why it has made sure that they can access health care services in less than 15 minutes.