Firm to deploy digital platform linking patients, doctors, pharmacies
Zamda Health (ZH), a Nigerian digital health platform, will connect patients with pharmacies, doctors, and medication delivery services to reduce medication access challenges and drug interaction risks. Co-founder Emmanuel Obinna Ekwealor developed the platform after witnessing his mother’s difficulties obtaining arthritis medication across multiple pharmacies in Nigeria.
A new digital health platform called Zamda Health (ZH) is launching in Nigeria to streamline access to medicines, doctors, and healthcare services through a single online system. The initiative aims to address common issues like long hospital queues, repeated pharmacy visits, and risks from drug interactions or self-medication. Co-founder Emmanuel Obinna Ekwealor, a pharmacist based in the UK, created Zamda after his mother struggled to find arthritis medication across five pharmacies, leading to unsafe alternative prescriptions. The platform will allow users to search for nearby pharmacies, compare medication prices, and consult doctors remotely without leaving home. A key feature is real-time drug interaction and allergy detection, warning patients before completing purchases. For example, the system can flag incompatible medications or allergens, preventing life-threatening errors. Users can also upload prescriptions for verification by pharmacists before delivery, ensuring controlled substances like antibiotics are dispensed safely. Zamda differs from traditional online pharmacies by integrating telemedicine consultations, starting at N2,000 per session. Access will be restricted to adults aged 18 and above, with prescription-only medicines requiring verified prescriptions. Ekwealor emphasized that the platform prioritizes safety, stating that controlled medications undergo additional review by in-house pharmacists. The goal is to create a seamless, technology-driven healthcare infrastructure in Nigeria, reducing barriers to quality medical care.
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