Patient Health (Pty) Ltd, a Johannesburg-based health tech startup has launched Afrinurse, a platform that connects and supports nurses across Africa.
The founder of the Patient Health, Sylvester Msuthwana explains that the aim of the platform is to empower and uplift nurses in Africa.
“With this platform, we take care of the general wellness of nurses, physically, mentally, and financially by providing them a secure and easy platform where they can access verified professionals online. We also empower nurses by providing them access to verified and practical information while connecting them to each other virtually”.
Afrinurse
Afrinurse is a digital platform that allows nurses in Africa to access mental health tools supplemented by a booking portal connecting nurses to psychologists and other healthcare professionals.
Additionally, Afrinurse has an educational element that allows nurses to access informational videos that provide details on how they can manage infections, vaccinations, symptoms among other important health care topics.
The platform also houses a built-in job board that allows nurses to find jobs and post their availability to work. The platform also has a financial advisory feature that provides users access to debt managers and financial advisors. The founder stated that Afrinurse even has more features.
“With the ‘Nurse Hero’ feature that allows first-time nurses to be celebrated for outstanding service by doctors and patients through a reward and rating system. There is a “Ask a Nurse” feature that allows nurses to communicate with one another help transfer knowledge and skills to other nurses across Africa.
With the impact of the global pandemic on the global healthcare sector, nurses have been seen as the unsung heroes of the medical sector as many of them worked overtime to save lives. The platform aims to provide the necessary support these hardworking and brave individuals require.
According to reports, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) estimated that the global pandemic affected nurses which caused inadequate staff. Additionally, the aging of the nursing workforce along with reducing the growth of the population worldwide may cause a possible reduction in the number of nurses by 13 million globally by 2031.
“Now, more than ever is the time to stand together and work towards the greater good of our country and Africa as a whole. We salute our nurses and thank them for what they have done and continue to do for us. We hope that our platform can be of assistance and support to all nurses,” Msuthwana concludes.
