OUR IMPACT
Lasting transformation of access to care in the OHADA region
DoctoHADA addresses Africa's major health challenges by developing an integrated digital ecosystem serving patients, health professionals and institutions.
A region at the heart of health challenges
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Countries in the OHADA region
Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, DR Congo, Senegal, Chad, Togo
≈ 280 million
People concerned
Close to 3% of the total population of sub-Saharan Africa.
Source: World Bank (2023)
≈ 8 million km²
Area covered
A shared economic and legal area undergoing full integration.
Source: OHADA Permanent Secretariat
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Official languages
French, Portuguese and Spanish serving a diverse population.
A shared goal
Regional integration
Economic and legal integration serving the sustainable development of member states.
Source: ohada.org
Why digital health is essential
Universal health coverage
Universal health coverage (SDG 3.8) remains a priority. Millions of people worldwide still cannot access essential health services without financial hardship.
Source: WHO & World Bank – Global Monitoring Report 2023/2024
Out-of-pocket spending
In many low- and middle-income countries, health costs paid directly by households remain a major barrier to accessing care.
Source: WHO & World Bank – Global Monitoring Report 2023/2024
Access to specialists
Geographic inequality still limits access to specialist doctors, particularly in rural and remote areas.
Source: WHO – World Health Report 2023
Continuity of care
The lack of interoperability between healthcare players slows patient follow-up and drives costs up.
Source: World Bank – Digital Health Atlas 2023
An integrated digital ecosystem
- Patients
- Doctors
- Healthcare facilities
- Pharmacies
- Laboratories
- Ambulances
- Emergency services
- Insurers
- Veterinarians
The challenges DoctoHADA answers
Current challenges
- Difficult access to care
- Fragmented medical records
- Insufficient coordination between players
- Complex, non-digital payments
- Often long waiting times for care
- Lack of interoperability and reliable data
DoctoHADA solutions
- Online appointments and teleconsultation
- Secure, interoperable digital medical records
- A connected network and stronger coordination
- Integrated digital payment and guaranteed cover
- Fast alerts and referrals powered by data
- Interoperability and secure data sharing
Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
- 3Good health and well-being
Accelerate universal health coverage, ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
- 9Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation.
- 10Reduced inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries by guaranteeing fair access to health services.
- 17Partnerships for the goals
Strengthen the means of implementation of the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development and mobilise all stakeholders.
DoctoHADA contributes directly to achieving Universal Health Coverage in Africa through digital transformation, innovation and lasting strategic partnerships.
See the SDGs in detailA platform designed for the whole care pathway
Patient
Appointment booking and consultation
Doctor
Diagnosis and personalised follow-up
Laboratory
Analyses and results online
Pharmacy
Prescription and medicine collection
Insurer
Cover and guarantees
Payment
Secure digital payment
Follow-up
Treatment tracking and reminders
Prevention
Prevention and public health programmes
The expected impact
By connecting every healthcare player, DoctoHADA helps transform health systems across the OHADA region for the long term.
- Shorter waiting times for care
- Better coordination between health professionals
- Fewer unnecessary journeys thanks to teleconsultation
- Stronger continuity of care thanks to digital medical records
- Better access to health services in remote areas
- Simpler payments and insurance cover
- Support for the digital transformation of health systems
- Better quality of care and health record security
An answer to international priorities
DoctoHADA is fully aligned with international priorities aimed at strengthening health systems, improving access to care and accelerating digital transformation for the benefit of populations.
Sources: WHO, World Bank, African Union – 2023/2024
Let's build the digital health of tomorrow together.
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