Founded by a 25-year-old BSc nurse, Zowie Home Care is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable in-home healthcare services in Ethiopia. Addressing barriers to healthcare access, Zowie offers personalized care for seniors, people with disabilities, and palliative care patients through culturally informed practices and competitive pricing.
Utilizing gig workers and a technology-driven platform, Zowie delivers cost-effective care with real-time matching of clients and providers. With a scalable model and strategic partnerships, the company is set to expand its impact and redefine home healthcare accessibility.
BetterLife Home-Based Healthcare
Founded by Dr. Mulugeta Gebremariam, CEO, along with a team of co-founders, BetterLife Home-Based Healthcare is dedicated to transforming home healthcare services in Ethiopia. Recognizing the increasing demand for personalized and accessible care due to chronic illnesses, post-COVID-19 complications, and palliative needs, the company offers innovative, affordable, and continuous healthcare solutions directly to patients’ homes.
BetterLife specializes in preventive care, nursing, physiotherapy, telemedicine, and specialized services such as psychiatric nursing and speech therapy. By integrating technology-driven solutions, care coordination, and partnerships with laboratories, BetterLife ensures seamless healthcare delivery, making quality care accessible and efficient.
MEDHHANET of Utopia e-Pharma PLC
Medhhanet is a digital health platform transforming the way healthcare services are delivered in Ethiopia. By integrating telehealth, real-time pharmacy inventory, online payments, and seamless medicine delivery, Medhhanet addresses critical gaps in accessibility and efficiency.
Through its innovative solutions, the platform empowers pharmacies with digital tools for stock management and patients with convenient access to consultations, medicine orders, and detailed product information. Medhhanet bridges the gap between technology and healthcare, making quality medical services more accessible to all.
Founded by Zekaria Ali, Jelani Sports Ventures is an innovative online platform dedicated to elevating African sports talent. Positioned at the forefront of sports management, Jelani Sports Ventures connects African athletes, coaches, and sports professionals, including nutritionists and legal experts, with global opportunities. Utilizing AI-driven tools for performance tracking and market analysis, the platform serves as a bridge for African sports talents and businesses to access top-tier leagues, brand partnerships, and significant career opportunities.
Founded by Fayza Mesirat, Bina Pads is an innovative enterprise based in Ethiopia, focused on improving menstrual health and hygiene. Bina Pads offers a unique solution to menstrual management challenges faced by many girls and women in the region by producing affordable, eco-friendly sanitary pads made from locally-sourced banana fibers. This approach not only enhances menstrual health but also promotes environmental sustainability. Bina Pads aims to empower girls and women by ensuring they have access to safe and effective menstrual products, enabling them to participate fully in societal activities without interruption. The organization envisions becoming a leading provider of sustainable menstrual health solutions in East Africa, contributing to enhanced health outcomes and educational opportunities for women.
WeCare Digital Health, based in Addis Ababa, is at the forefront of transforming healthcare access in Ethiopia through its innovative telemedicine services. Founded by Dr. Bethel Dereje, WeCare addresses critical challenges such as the low physician-to-population ratio and the underutilization of health professionals. By offering video consultations, call center support, and in-person appointments, WeCare makes healthcare accessible from the palm of your hand. With a focus on leveraging Ethiopia's growing number of smartphone users, WeCare is positioned to dramatically improve healthcare delivery and outcomes, while simultaneously reducing unemployment among health professionals.
Founded by Rahel Getachew, Lenat addresses the challenges faced by expectant parents who lack reliable information and access to medical professionals, offering curated pregnancy content, doctor consultations, and a marketplace for maternity products. Rahel aims to empower mothers to make informed decisions and enhance their motherhood experience. Lenat's vision includes scaling its impact by providing localized content and expanding to underserved urban areas in Ethiopia.
Rohobot Home-Based Health Care Services
Founded by Nebiyat Demeke Fiseha, Rohobot is a healthcare startup in Addis Ababa, offering accessible and affordable home-based care for the chronically ill and elderly. This innovative venture also creates job opportunities for medical graduates. Rohobot's model involves training and employing fresh medical graduates, ensuring quality care at affordable prices. Catering to the elderly and Ethiopians abroad with aging parents, the company is driven by a vision to create a suitable environment for chronic ill patients and elders in Ethiopia and across Africa.
Lifeline Addis, co-founded by Dr. Solomon Desalegn and his team, is a home based healthcare service in Ethiopia, focusing on long-term rehabilitative and palliative care. Lifeline Addis provides comprehensive, high-quality, and personalized home-based healthcare, aiming to improve the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses like stroke and cancer and their families. The company envisions serving thousands of families and expanding its services to all regions of Ethiopia and at least three other African countries within the next five years. Lifeline Addis is committed to fostering a culture of care and compassion, ensuring that patients receive the support they need in the comfort of their homes.
YeneHealth founded by Kidist Tesfaye is a digital platform in Ethiopia, focusing on enhancing healthcare access, particularly for women. It serves as a comprehensive marketplace, allowing Ethiopians to connect with trusted healthcare professionals and access an e-pharmacy. YeneHealth is especially dedicated to improving health, digital, and financial literacy among Ethiopian women, aspiring to be the leading homegrown digital telehealth platform in the country. It aims to empower women and the general population by providing them with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed health decisions.