Afya Rekod
Empowering Patient-Driven Health Data Across Africa
About Afya Rekod
Afya Rekod is a pioneering healthtech startup based in Nairobi, Kenya, that has revolutionized patient health data management across Africa since its founding in 2020. The company operates a comprehensive digital health platform that leverages cutting-edge AI and blockchain technology to ensure secure storage, real-time access, and seamless mobility of patient health records. Through its patient-driven approach, Afya Rekod empowers individuals to take control of their health data while enabling healthcare facilities to provide better, more informed care to patients anywhere, anytime.
The platform offers a suite of innovative solutions including the Universal Patient Portal, Universal Doctor’s Portal, and Hospital Management Information System that serve over 150,000 users across 5 countries. Afya Rekod’s technology stack combines artificial intelligence for health analytics, blockchain for data security and mobility, and cloud-based infrastructure to create a robust ecosystem where patients can store health information, engage with doctors, track medications, run symptom checks, and maintain comprehensive health journals. The platform also provides healthcare providers with advanced tools for hospital management, patient management, knowledge management, and inventory management, creating a seamless bridge between patients and the broader health ecosystem.
Through strategic partnerships with organizations like The Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK) covering over 500 hospitals, Healthy Mind Foundation in Lagos Nigeria, and Alchemy in South Africa, Afya Rekod has demonstrated significant impact in addressing healthcare accessibility challenges across the continent. The company’s mission extends beyond simple data storage to creating a comprehensive health ecosystem that connects patients with hospitals, pharmacies, insurance providers, and other healthcare stakeholders. With its recent $2 million seed funding led by MaC Venture Capital and Next Chymia, Afya Rekod is positioned to scale its operations and become the leading patient mobility-focused health platform globally.
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MaC Venture Capital
Led $2M seed funding round in 2022
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Next Chymia
Participated in $2M seed funding round, blockchain-focused firm
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John Kamara
Founder & CEO of Afya Rekod, passionate about empowering patients through digital health innovation and data mobility across Africa.
- Founded Afya Rekod in 2020nLed $2M seed funding raisenVision for patient-centered healthcare
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Irene Kiwia
Key team member at Afya Rekod with expertise in healthcare operations and business development.
- Healthcare industry experiencenBusiness development expertisenPatient-focused solutions
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Hany Zuhudi
Accomplished product manager and entrepreneur with demonstrated history of working with Pan-African startups. Product lead at Afya Rekod.
- Product management expertisenPan-African startup experiencenTechnology product development
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Annie Axelle B
Head of Partnerships at Afya Rekod, leading strategic alliances and business development initiatives to expand healthcare access across Africa.
- Head of PartnershipsnStrategic alliance developmentnHealthcare access expansion
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Bendon Murgor
Chief Technology Officer at Afya Rekod, leading the technical architecture and development of the AI and blockchain-powered health data platform.
- Chief Technology OfficernAI and blockchain expertisenHealthtech platform architecture