What is the name of your organization?
GONEP PHARMACEUTICALS
What is the name of your solution?
CLINIC AT HAND
Provide a one-line summary or tagline for your solution.
Clinic at Hand: A portable medical solution delivering on-site diagnostics, secure medication storage, and essential tools at patient locations.
In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?
Nairobi, Kenya
In what country is your solution team headquartered?
KEN
What type of organization is your solution team?
For-profit, including B-Corp or similar models
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What specific problem are you solving?
Access to quality outpatient healthcare is a critical challenge, particularly in underserved and remote communities. In Africa, 672 million people lack adequate access to quality healthcare, while in Kenya, 20 million people face similar challenges, leading to delayed diagnoses, poor health outcomes, and high self-medication rates. Many patients must travel long distances for basic medical attention, further straining already overwhelmed healthcare systems.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 50% of the global population lacks access to essential health services, with low-income and rural communities disproportionately affected. In Kenya and across East Africa, self-medication rates exceed 60%, increasing the risk of misdiagnosis and health complications.
What is your solution?
Clinic at Hand is a portable medical solution that brings outpatient healthcare directly to patients, eliminating the need for long travel and reducing wait times. It is a compact, all-in-one device that integrates three key components:
On-site diagnostics enable real-time testing for liver and kidney function, protein analysis, enzyme assays, and other essential diagnostics.
Secure Medication Storage Provides a temperature-controlled compartment for safe medication storage and dispensing.
Medical Tools Compartment Houses essential equipment for immediate use by healthcare providers.
How It Works:
A healthcare provider carries Clinic at Hand to patient locations. The device deliver rapid diagnostic results. It also features a rechargeable power system, ensuring operation in areas without electricity. Data from tests are stored and transmitted securely via a cloud-based telehealth system, improving patient record management.
Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?
Our solution directly impacts individuals who lack nearby healthcare facilities and struggle to access basic medical services. By bringing diagnostics, medication storage, and essential tools directly to patient locations, Clinic at Hand eliminates the need for long travel, reduces wait times, and ensures timely treatment. This improves diagnosis accuracy, healthcare accessibility, and cost-effectiveness.
The device also empowers local healthcare providers to deliver care efficiently and effectively, even in areas with unreliable electricity or resources, enhancing overall community health. Ultimately, Clinic at Hand will improve the quality of life by offering affordable, timely, and professional medical care where it’s needed most.