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Innovating Healthcare in Africa: The Journey to Building Smart Clinics Across Africa With Isidore Kpotufe

Unlocking Africa
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Episode 143 with Isidore Kpotufe, founder of Rivia, a network of smart clinics redefining the healthcare experience across Africa. Rivia offers a "WOW" experience for both in-person and virtual care by leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver personalised healthcare, convenience, and broaden access to primary care services on the continent. Isidore is an accomplished tech entrepreneur with a diverse background in building and investing in African ventures across finance, transportation, and healthcare. As the Founder and CEO of RiviaCo, he’s spearheading a network of tech-enabled primary care clinics dedicated to improving healthcare delivery. Previously, Isidore held leadership roles at Treepz, a Canadian mobility startup, and founded Westacpe, a financial services comparison platform. He is also a founding member of the Alliance for the Future of Healthcare in Africa, where he continues to champion initiatives aimed at transforming the healthcare landscape across the region. What We Discuss With IsidoreThe personal journey and inspiration behind the creation of Rivia.Exploring the ground breaking ecosystem Rivia is building and its significance in the industry.The impact of technology on enhancing patient experiences and improving healthcare outcomes within the Rivia ecosystem.Addressing the key challenges in primary healthcare across Africa.The importance of person-to-person care in an increasingly digital healthcare landscape.Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Challenges, Solutions, and Innovations to Increasing Internet Connectivity in Africa with Diseye Isoun? Make sure to check it out! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at Terser Adamu, and Twitter (X) @TerserAdamu Connect with Isidore on LinkedIn at Isidore Kpotufe, and RiviaCoMany of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:www.etkgroup.co.uk info@etkgroup.co.uk

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