Transforming healthcare access in Nigeria

MDaaS Global, a health tech company, has secured a $3 million pre-Series A round that CEO Oluwasoga Oni believes will revolutionize healthcare delivery across Africa. The funding will enable the company to expand its operating network of diagnostic clinics and enhance its technology infrastructure to digitize diagnostic processes. Oni joined CNBC Africa to discuss the implications of this funding round and the future of health tech in Africa. He highlighted the importance of addressing the lack of healthcare infrastructure outside major cities and the need to combine technology with physical infrastructure to improve healthcare access. With a focus on digitizing processes and data sharing among healthcare providers, MDaaS Global aims to reduce costs for patients and enhance coordination of care. The CEO also expressed optimism about the potential of health tech in Africa, comparing it to the growth trajectory of fintech and emphasizing the importance of building a robust infrastructure to support the sector's development. Looking ahead, Oni remains positive about the future of health tech funding, despite current economic challenges, and believes that investments in the sector will increase as the industry matures and demonstrates its impact on healthcare delivery. MDaaS Global's commitment to innovation and addressing critical healthcare challenges positions the company as a key player in transforming healthcare access in Africa.