Villgro Africa

We are a pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving access to medicine in East & Central Africa. We mainly focus on data-driven healthcare solutions that increase access and quality of information as well as facilitate safe, effective, and sustainable pharmaceutical supply chains across the industry. Our mission is to increase access to high-quality medicines, services, and information via technology solutions that improve affordability, health outcomes, and ease of use.

Drop Access is a non-governmental organization led by women and youth. It promotes the use of clean, climate-friendly technologies in rural and off-grid communities to enhance energy access and mitigate climate change.

Ilara Health develops and distributes AI-powered diagnostic devices for primary care doctors serving rural and peri-urban communities in Africa, with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The compact devices connect to a proprietary software platform and electronic medical records, recording patient data to support accurate, affordable diagnostics at the point of care. The company aims to expand access to essential diagnostics by targeting the highly fragmented primary care infrastructure and delivering devices directly to clinicians, enabling clinicians to deliver timely, data-backed diagnostic services.

Turaco Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, is an insurance technology company specializing in providing affordable health and life insurance solutions to low-income individuals. It offers a range of products, including health loans and insurance, delivered through a user-friendly mobile application and online platform. Turaco's mission is to make healthcare financing accessible and affordable, enabling customers to manage risks and obtain necessary medical care at budget-friendly monthly premiums.

Kijenzi is a company that provides localized manufacturing solutions to institutions, focusing on delivering essential products such as replacement parts, medical devices, and occupational therapy tools. By digitizing the supply chain, Kijenzi aims to enhance efficiency and accessibility for its clients, particularly in regions like Kenya where traditional supply chains can be lengthy, costly, or unreliable. The company's network of manufacturing hubs allows it to produce critical items on-site, significantly reducing wait times and costs associated with procurement. This approach enables institutions to better serve their communities by ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources to operate effectively.

Medixus is an online medical collaboration and learning platform focused on enhancing patient care and the professional development of healthcare professionals. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Medixus centralizes medical knowledge, ensuring that frontline healthcare workers can easily access vital information. This streamlined access allows doctors to prioritize patient care while having the necessary resources to improve case management and clinical practices at their fingertips. The company's commitment to fostering effective communication among healthcare professionals underlines its belief that quality patient care is rooted in collaboration and continuous learning.

Matibabu is a Phone Application that diagnoses malaria without pricking the body and is attached to a customized Device. The non-invasive diagnostic kit is used to detect malaria.

Neopenda designs and develops a reusable vital signs monitoring device integrated into a baby hat for critically ill newborns. The device measures pulse rate, respiratory rate, peripheral blood oxygen saturation, and temperature, transmitting real-time data to healthcare workers.