Zendawa

Zendawa

Zendawa

We are enabling neighbourhood pharmacies to sell online.

Nakuru

Kenya

For-profit, including B-Corp or similar models

Zendawa is solving the critical issue of medicine accessibility and affordability by enabling neighborhood pharmacies to operate efficiently through digital solutions. In Africa, over 50% of people lack reliable access to essential medicines, with 80% of medicines dispensed by informal and small pharmacies facing inventory and financing challenges. Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 2 billion people lack access to essential medicines, leading to preventable deaths and poor health outcomes. Neighbourhood pharmacies in Africa face 3 primary challenges; -Lastmile delivery to end-users -Pharmacy business management -Working capital

Zendawa’s AI-powered platform avails three key modules to neighbourhood pharmacies; -Telepharmacy. -Pharmacy business management tools. -Embedded finance. In partnership with Microsoft, we also address demand forecasting, ensuring pharmacies maintain optimal stock levels and serve communities effectively. Product demo : https://youtu.be/RCDd5w4f7LY

Neighbourhood pharmacies. They are characterised by operating in health clinics, estates as well as petrol stations. They hold 80% SKU as pharmaceutical products with 2-5 employees. By working with 820 pharmacies and 7800 active end-users, we enhance medicine availability, reduce stockouts, and improve affordability. Our AI-driven demand prediction minimizes wastage, while credit-scoring AI expands access to financing for small pharmacies. These innovations bridge healthcare gaps, ensuring life-saving medicines reach those in need efficiently and sustainably.