In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare technology, two Nigerian innovators are making waves with a groundbreaking solution aimed at bridging the gap between medical professionals and patients, remotely.
Healthcare advocates, Chinonso Fidelis (Aproko Doctor) Egemba and his co-Founder Jesse Benedict, have introduced AwaDoc, a telemedicine platform designed to provide affordable and accessible healthcare services to millions of Nigerians, especially those in underserved communities.
AwaDoc has been developed to tackle the problem of inefficient and inaccessible preliminary medical diagnosis. By offering AI-powered symptom checking and triage solutions, the Founders are making healthcare more accessible and efficient.
Egemba explains why everyone deserves fast, reliable answers about their health—no matter where they are:
When I was still practicing as a doctor, there was a scenario that I saw over and over again…
People would walk into the hospital with symptoms they had ignored for weeks, sometimes months…
Because they didn’t know how serious it was, or they simply couldn’t afford to “waste” money on a consultation unless they were sure it was life-threatening.
By the time they came in, it was often too late.
And not because they didn’t care about their health or anything…
But because getting the right answers in this country can be slow, expensive, and frustrating.
This experience was one of the most defining points in my medical career, and is the primary reason I and Jesse Benedict, MBA are building AwaDoc…
An AI-powered solution that gives everyday Nigerians quick, reliable answers about their symptoms…without the wait, the high costs, or the uncertainty.
It’s not here to replace doctors…
It’s here to empower people before they see one.
To bridge the gap between worry and care, and to make healthcare feel less like a luxury, and more like a basic right.
This is personal for me.
Because I’ve seen what happens when people delay.
And I’ve also seen what’s possible when they get the right information (on time).
We’re just getting started, and we know the best things are built with people, not just for them.
By leveraging mobile technology, the platform enables patients to access healthcare remotely, offers a seamless digital interface that allows users to connect with licensed medical practitioners through video consultations, chat features, and voice calls.
AwaDoc is accepting a few small investment cheques on a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) starting at $5k for Angels and $100k for institutions.
Interested parties should send an email to: jb@awadoc.com, aproko@awadoc.com or help@awadoc.com
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