Covid-19 creates opportunities for medical entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs operating in the field of health may now receive more funding and attention, thanks to Covid-19
06 August 2020 - 05:00
Innovative health start-ups in Africa are receiving the attention they deserve, now that Covid-19 is wreaking havoc with health-care facilities and systems on the continent.
One example of this is Vula Mobile, an app developed by local medical doctor William Mapham. The platform, which was created in 2014, connects primary health-care workers in SA with medical professionals and specialists. Its database has expanded significantly since Covid-19 hit: it had 10,000 professionals on its network early in 2020, and it grew to 13,000 during the lockdown...
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