Zuri Health
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Healthtech |
| Founded | January 2021 |
| Headquarters | Nairobi, Kenya |
Area served | Africa |
Key people | Ikechukwu Arthur Anoke (CEO) Daisy Isiaho (Co-founder) |
| Products | mHealth |
| Services | Telemedicine |
| Website | Zuri Health |
Zuri Health is a Kenya-based digital health platform offering healthcare solutions across Africa. Founded in 2021, the company operates through mobile applications, websites, and SMS services, enabling patients to connect with healthcare providers.[1][2]
History
[edit]Zuri Health was launched by Ikechukwu Arthur Anoke and Daisy Isiaho in 2021 with a mission to address challenges in healthcare accessibility across Africa.[3] Zuri as a company collaborates with doctors, pharmacies, laboratories, and other healthcare providers to deliver an integrated healthcare experience. Its platform caters to diverse populations, including people with limited access to smartphones or internet connectivity, by offering SMS-based healthcare services.[4]
In May 2022, Zuri secured $1.3 million in pre-seed funding from DOB Equity, Launch Africa, and Founders Factory Africa.[5] Later that year, it received a $50,000 grant from the Gates Foundation.[6] In 2023, UM6P Ventures, Five35 Ventures, and Marula Square invested in the company to support expansion and technology improvements.[7]
Zuri initially launched in Kenya. By 2023 it was operating in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia. In 2024, Zuri won Britam Provider Award in Kenya for being the best healthcare provider using technology.[8]
Medical focus
[edit]Zuri enables patients to access virtual doctor consultations through SMS, mobile applications, and online platforms. Zuri guides users in evaluating their health conditions and offers recommendations for appropriate medical attention using digital symptom assessment system. This approach streamlines the consultation process and ensures timely medical intervention.[9]
Zuri facilitates pharmacy services, allowing users to request prescriptions and order medications, which are then delivered through partnered pharmacies.[10] The platform also integrates laboratory and diagnostic testing, enabling patients to book tests and receive results digitally, thereby simplifying the medical testing process and improving access to critical healthcare insights.[7]
As reported in 2023, the partnership with Google AI allows Zuri to employ AI-powered analytics to generate personalized health recommendations.[11] A key feature of the platform is its SMS-based healthcare access, specifically designed for individuals without smartphones or internet connectivity.[12] Through USSD codes, users can seek medical advice, schedule appointments, and receive prescription details.[13] [14]
Recognitions
[edit]- 2022: Zuri Health won Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award.[15]
- 2022: Zuri Health won the 2022 Sankalp Africa Summit Award.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ Jackson, Tom (2021-01-14). "Kenyan startup launches m-health app to ease access to healthcare professionals". Disrupt Africa. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ "Zuri Health: The Kenyan health-tech redefining accessible healthcare in Africa". Empower Africa. 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- ^ Writer, Staff (2022-06-20). "Video: Why Ikechukwu Anoke started Zuri health". Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ "Innovator Spotlight: Zuri Health - Villgro Africa". 2023-01-19. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ Okoth, Jackson (2022-05-19). "Zuri Health Raises $ 1.3M for Expansion Across Africa". Kenyan Wall Street - Business, Markets & Finance Insights. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ "Kenyan startups Zuri Health, Damu Sasa awarded Ksh.7M grants by Gates Foundation". Citizen Digital. 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ a b Arthur, Obed Kwaku (2023-01-29). "Kenyan Healthcare Startup, Zuri Health Receives Funding From Morrocco's UM6P Ventures". Tech Labari. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ Jackson, Tom (2022-05-20). "Kenyan e-health startup Zuri raises $1.3m pre-seed to expand product, launch in new markets". Disrupt Africa. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ "With tech, Zuri seeks to offer personalised healthcare to underserved communities". newsroom.safaricom.co.ke. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ Odero, Carol (2022-12-21). "Zuri Health Launches Continuous Care Programme". CIO Africa. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "Two Kenyan health startups picked for Google AI Growth Academy". Business Daily. 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ Team, Editorial (2024-09-16). "M-PESA Foundation Delivers Free Healthcare Services to Over 3,000 in Kisii County". TechAfrica News. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "AI revolutionizes healthcare at Bomet County medical Camp – Kenya News Agency". 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ Team, Editorial (2024-10-07). "M-Pesa Foundation and Zuri Health Host Cancer Screening Camps Across Kenya". TechAfrica News. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ "Women Empowerment Award 2022 Winners". Bayer Foundation. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "Zuri Health, A Healthcare Digital Startup From Kenya Wins The 2022 Sankalp Africa Summit Award". www.africa.com. 2022-03-04. Retrieved 2025-01-29.