The partnership aims to enhance accessibility and convenience for patients across the country.
RecoMed, a digital healthcare marketplace, connects patients with healthcare providers through its online platform.
Discovery Vitality, a global leader in behavior change programs, brings its extensive network of providers to the partnership.
By combining their expertise, the two companies have created a platform that allows patients to easily book appointments with over 1,000 approved Discovery Vitality providers, including pharmacies, GPs, and Discovery Stores.
The service has already seen significant traction, with more than 20,000 bookings made since April 2024.
“This collaboration is a testament to Discovery Vitality’s commitment to empowering our members,” said Sheraan Amod, CEO of RecoMed.
“By simplifying the booking process, we are helping people take control of their health and well-being.”
Zambian social enterprise Good Nature Agro (GNA) has secured $8.5 million in equity funding from Goodwell Investments, Oikocredit, and Global Partnerships/Eleos Social Venture Fund (GP SVF).
P1 Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on Africa, has secured $35 million in its second fund, bringing it closer to its $50 million target.
Early-stage venture capital firm P1 Ventures has successfully closed its first institutional fund, securing $50 million to invest in promising technology startups across Africa.
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