Launched in January, Rivia has emerged as a key player in the healthcare sector, partnering with clinics to enhance patient service quality and widen clientele reach. Operating initially in Ghana, Rivia is set to expand its footprint across West and East Africa.
Partnerships and Services: Rivia collaborates with clinics, providing extensive support in customer acquisition, financing, and technology. Partner clinics benefit from a comprehensive hospital management system offered by Rivia, facilitating various tasks such as patient appointments, records management, payment collection, and more. Additionally, Rivia extends loans to assist clinics in upgrading their infrastructure and enhancing their inventory.
Acquisition of Waffle: In a significant development, Rivia has acquired Waffle, a Ghanaian SaaS company specializing in hospital and inventory management software. Under the Rivia umbrella, Waffle will continue its software development, now rebranded as RiviaOS. Victor Nara, the founder of Waffle, has joined Rivia as its chief technology officer.
RiviaOS Platform: RiviaOS serves as a healthcare-as-a-service (HaaS) solution, empowering healthcare providers with a range of features including appointment scheduling, video consultations, e-pharmacy, billing, and inventory management. The platform also offers AI-powered health diagnosis on-demand.
Accelerating Digitization: The acquisition of Waffle aims to expedite the digitization process of Rivia’s network of primary care clinics, enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining services.
Quotes from Leadership: Rivia CEO Isidore Kpotufe expressed admiration for Victor Nara’s entrepreneurial and engineering prowess, highlighting the natural alignment between the two companies. Victor Nara expressed pride in Waffle’s achievements and enthusiasm for the shared vision and values with Rivia.
Source: DisruptiveAfrica