Google has launched a pilot program that focuses on achieving sustainable development goals as set by the United Nations. For the pilot accelerator, it has selected 11 startups from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
The program, which has been moved online for the time due to the pandemic, which run for 5 months, beginning from April 21.
Due to the current corona crisis all physical elements (e.g. workshops, events) of the program have been transformed into a virtual version in order to support both the startups and the people behind them. All 11 finalists will now have access to a five-months accelerator program provided by Google for Startups.
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Out of the 11 startups selected, mDoc, a Nigerian healthcare startup that uses technology to make health services more accessible to people is one.
Here is what mDoc does
mDoc provides 24 hours support to people in sub-Saharan Africa with chronic diseases. It does this by connecting people through a virtual network to healthcare service providers using its app.
Through its tech platform, mDoc has a secured centralized repository of users’ healthcare information and uses it to connect them to various practitioners such as nutritionists and coaches.
The experts, in turn, help users with their health goals. They also help people find quality in-person healthcare when needed.
mDoc’s geo-coded database of healthcare providers makes it easy for users to access quality health care from different parts of Africa using their health information which can be updated and monitored on mDoc’s app.
Why was mDoc selected?
Besides its laudable operations and using tech to deliver quality services, the health startup was selected because its services align with one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as outlined by the United Nations.
By tackling the problem of access to quality healthcare and support for people with chronic disease, mDoc is working to realize SDG number 3 in Africa.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 3
As a part of the accelerator, mDoc will work with Google engineers. The startup will equally have access to mentoring from over 20 teams at Google, as well as outside experts and local mentors.
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