Transforming African Healthcare Through Innovation
We are pioneering the future of healthcare in Africa by combining artificial intelligence, local expertise, and deep understanding of African healthcare challenges to save lives and build stronger health systems across the continent.
Our Story
Medikal Africa was born from a simple yet powerful observation: Africa bears a disproportionate burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with nearly one-third of the world's 5 million AMR-related deaths occurring on our continent.
Founded by Olivier Niyonshima and the team at ZeroX Intelligence, we recognized that traditional healthcare approaches were insufficient to address the scale and complexity of this crisis.
Our journey began with a commitment to develop AI-powered solutions specifically designed for African healthcare systems, taking into account our unique linguistic diversity, resource constraints, and cultural contexts.
Our Mission
Our mission is to improve healthcare outcomes in Africa by leveraging artificial intelligence to combat antimicrobial resistance and ensure accessible, accurate, and affordable healthcare for all communities, regardless of location, language, or economic status.
Our Vision
Our vision is to lead Africa’s digital health transformation by building AI-powered solutions that create equitable healthcare access, empower healthcare workers and patients, and position African-led innovation at the forefront of global healthcare advancement.
Our Core Values
Innovation
We continuously push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare technology.
Collaboration
We work hand-in-hand with healthcare professionals, communities, and partners.
Integrity
We maintain the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and responsible AI development.
Our Growing Impact
The People Behind Medikal Africa
Our diverse team of healthcare professionals, researchers, and technology experts are united by a shared mission to transform African healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and responsible AI development.
Leadership Team
Olivier Niyonshima
Founder & CEO
As Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Olivier provides visionary leadership to Medikal Africa. A Software Engineer with expertise in artificial intelligence, he is dedicated to transforming healthcare systems across Africa and leading the fight against antimicrobial resistance. Featured on international media such as OnPod TV Canada, Olivier drives innovation, inspires teams, and ensures Medikal’s mission creates lasting impact.
Location: Canada
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Ishimwe Divin
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
As Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Divin oversees Medikal Africa’s operations and strategy execution. With strong expertise in healthcare innovation and technology development, he ensures that our initiatives are efficient, impactful, and aligned with the practical needs of African healthcare systems. His leadership is key in transforming vision into scalable action.
Location: France
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Marcel Ishimwe
Co-Founder & Director of Strategic Partnerships
As Co-Founder and Director of Strategic Partnerships, Marcel leads efforts to strengthen Medikal Africa’s collaborations across the healthcare ecosystem. He forges impactful relationships with institutions, governments, and international organizations, driving growth and expanding the reach of our solutions to maximize real-world impact in African healthcare.
Location: Rwanda
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Apollaire Manirakiza
Chief Research Officer
Canada — University of British Columbia
As Chief Research Officer, Apollaire brings deep expertise in antimicrobial resistance, clinical research, and public health. A leading academic researcher, he provides scientific direction to ensure Medikal Africa’s AI solutions are rooted in cutting-edge AMR research and aligned with global clinical best practices.
AMR Research Team
AMR in Africa Researchers
Our dedicated team of researchers focused specifically on antimicrobial resistance patterns and trends across Africa. This multidisciplinary team conducts critical research that informs our AI algorithms and ensures our solutions address the unique AMR challenges facing African healthcare systems.
Learn MoreOur Strategic Partners
ZeroX Intelligence
Development Partner
Our core technology development partner providing cutting-edge AI and machine learning expertise. ZeroX Intelligence's development team works closely with Medikal Africa to build robust, scalable, and innovative healthcare solutions tailored for African markets.
AMR Initiative Rwanda
Strategic Partner
Key strategic partner in the fight against antimicrobial resistance in Rwanda and across Africa. This partnership enables us to leverage local expertise, access critical healthcare data, and ensure our solutions are aligned with national and regional AMR containment strategies.
Comprehensive Healthcare Solutions
Medikal provides end-to-end healthcare solutions for every stakeholder in the African healthcare ecosystem, from patients to healthcare professionals, designed specifically for African healthcare challenges and linguistic diversity.
For Patients
Cross-Africa Medical Records
Access complete medical history anywhere in Africa through our unified health data system. Seamless care continuity whether you're in Kigali or Cape Town.
SMS/WhatsApp Integration
Receive medication reminders and appointment notifications directly on your mobile device via SMS or WhatsApp in your preferred language.
International Access
Patients traveling abroad for treatment can instantly access their complete medical history, ensuring continuity of care across borders.
Community Health Workers
Mobile Device Features
Patient Registration
Complete registration with National ID integration, emergency contacts, and insurance information
Prescription Management
View and track current/past prescriptions with AMR-conscious medication monitoring
Medical History Access
Complete patient medical records with visit history, diagnoses, and lab results
Multilingual Support
Full interface in English, French, and Kinyarwanda for seamless communication
Mobile App for Community Health Workers
Empower community health workers with our comprehensive mobile application
Coming SoonDoctor Dashboard
AI Medical Assistant
Advanced AI with medical reasoning capabilities, providing context-aware consultations with professional responses in multiple languages.
Patient Registry
Comprehensive searchable patient database with complete medical history, visit tracking, and PDF export capabilities for medical records.
Diagnostic Tools
Advanced diagnostic analysis, comprehensive symptom checker, and lab analysis tools powered by deep learning algorithms.
WHO AWaRe Integration
Smart prescription recommendations following WHO AWaRe guidelines to combat antimicrobial resistance effectively.
Analytics Dashboard
Comprehensive analytics for patient outcomes, prescription patterns, and AMR trends to support evidence-based decision making.
Collaboration Tools
Secure communication and collaboration features for healthcare teams, including specialist consultations and case discussions.
Why Choose Medikal Africa?
AI-Powered Intelligence
95% accuracy in diagnostic support with continuous learning from African healthcare data
Pan-African Coverage
Designed for all 54 African countries with cultural sensitivity and local healthcare practices
24/7 Availability
Round-the-clock AI support and healthcare assistance, ensuring care is always available when needed