GE Healthcare, and Afya Rekod partners to transform healthcare delivery

Nairobi, Kenya - GE Healthcare, a New York-listed firm, and Kenya-based tech startup Afya Rekod have announced a strategic collaboration that seeks to transform care delivery through improved access to personal health in Africa.

The collaboration according to officials will not only help simplify access to medical records to enhance the patient experience but will also transform healthcare delivery and help improve patient care across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Through an app, both parties will be able to access imaging files and test results on their phones in real-time.

Speaking during a brief signing ceremony, the General Manager Sub-Sahara Africa for GE Healthcare, Eyong Ebai said “With our collaboration with startup Afya Rekod, we will work on data accessibility to help create insights for better, more targeted, more individualized patient care. Startups, the private sector, and the public must all come together to further Sub-Sahara Africa’s digital healthcare journey, to the benefit of millions of people. This app and partnership support that journey.

In his remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of Afya Rekod, John Kamara said the partnership will allow for a seamless flow of data from the equipment directly to the app and into the patient’s hands.

“This app will also allow clinicians to view data and share with other experts, enabling them to make better and informed diagnoses and decisions,” he said.

GE Healthcare has supported Africa’s healthcare journey for decades through the provision of technology and solutions, cementing partnerships, and supporting training. 

By: Kanto Okanta