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 women-led and youth-led non-governmental organization focused on promoting clean and climate-smart technologies in rural and off-grid communities. The organization develops a portable solar-powered cool box specifically designed for the delivery of vaccines and medical supplies in these areas. By integrating Internet of Things (IoT) technology, the cool box provides remote data collection and monitoring capabilities, including information on temperature, location, battery voltage, and operational status. This innovative approach not only enhances energy availability but also supports climate resilience, economic advancement, and equitable access to essential services while contributing to reduced carbon emissions.

Ilara Health, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, focuses on enhancing healthcare access in rural Africa by developing and distributing AI-powered diagnostic devices. These compact devices are designed for primary care doctors in peri-urban and rural clinics, providing accurate and affordable diagnostic services. Ilara Health integrates its technology within a proprietary platform that connects to an electronic medical record system, allowing healthcare providers to efficiently record and manage patient data. By leveraging existing healthcare infrastructure, Ilara Health aims to improve the accessibility and affordability of diagnostic services in underserved regions.

Turaco, established in 2018, is an insurance technology company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, with operations in Nairobi, Kenya. It specializes in providing affordable health and life insurance, along with healthcare financing solutions, to low-income individuals. Turaco offers these services through a user-friendly mobile application and online platform, simplifying access to insurance products and health loans. Their unique approach enables customers to manage risks and obtain healthcare at affordable, manageable premiums.

Kijenzi operates a network of localized manufacturing hubs that provide essential products, including replacement parts, medical devices, and occupational therapy tools, to institutions serving their communities. By digitizing the supply chain, Kijenzi addresses the challenges of long wait times and high costs associated with traditional supply chains, particularly for hospitals in Kenya. This approach allows clients to access critical items more efficiently, ensuring they can focus on their core mission of helping people.

Medixus is an online medical collaboration and learning platform that focuses on enhancing patient care and the professional development of healthcare providers. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform centralizes medical knowledge, ensuring that frontline healthcare workers have immediate access to essential information. This facilitates improved case management and clinical practices, allowing doctors to prioritize patient care while efficiently accessing the resources they need. Medixus aims to foster effective communication among healthcare professionals and provide tools that support continuous learning and development in the medical field.

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 is a healthcare technology company based in New York City that specializes in developing reusable vital signs monitoring devices designed for critically ill newborns. Founded in 2015, the company creates wearable products that integrate into a baby hat, allowing healthcare providers to monitor essential vital signs such as pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen saturation, and temperature. These devices are powered by rechargeable batteries and wirelessly transmit health data to a central monitoring application, alerting healthcare workers in real time when a newborn is in distress. Neopenda's innovations target low-resource settings, aiming to reduce response times for neonatal emergencies and ultimately combat avoidable neonatal mortality. By enhancing monitoring capabilities, Neopenda supports healthcare providers, including community health workers and home-based care systems, in delivering timely and effective treatment to vulnerable newborns.