Sema Doc

Hello Doctor, NCBA and Safaricom

Sema Doc is a service that enables users to save and borrow money for medical expenses via their mobile phones, as well as get access to a doctor for medical consultations.

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Sema Doc is a service that enables users to save and borrow money for medical expenses via their mobile phones, as well as get access to a doctor for medical consultations.

Sema Doc is a mobile-centric health solution that allows users to save and borrow money for medical expenses via their mobile phones, as well as get access to a doctor for medical consultations.

The service is available to Safaricom subscribers in Kenya and has a team of 30 doctors to consult on a wide range of conditions including acne, contraception, erectile dysfunction, flu, gout, seasonal allergies, malaria, diabetes, and asthma. The doctors can diagnose 23 conditions and send a prescription via SMS.

Subscribers also receive Ksh.5,000 ($48), deposited directly to their mobile health account if they are admitted to the hospital. They also receive two health tips every day via SMS.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)
Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"
Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~2.85 USD (300 KES)Converted on Sep 2020 per month

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Competitors include Matibabu and Daktari Popote.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 3: Good Health and well being

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Safaricom clients in Kenya.

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