8 Nigerian healthtechs and the women behind them

A few years ago, the idea of speaking to a doctor through your phone, ordering prescription medication online, booking a laboratory test from home or tracking your pregnancy with a mobile app felt almost impossible for many Nigerians. Today, it has become part of everyday life.

The growing confidence in healthtech did not happen overnight. It was built by founders who recognised some of Nigeria’s biggest healthcare challenges, such as limited access to doctors, long hospital queues, counterfeit medicines, poor diagnostic services and inadequate maternal healthcare and leveraged technology to offer better solutions.

According to TechCabal Insights’ State of Healthtech in Nigeria 2026 report, Nigeria now has 128 active healthtech startups. While 64 were launched between 2004 and 2019, another 64 emerged between 2020 and 2025, highlighting how rapidly digital healthcare expanded following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The report also notes that although investment in the sector has fluctuated, peaking at $55 million in 2023 before dropping to $4 million in 2025, innovation has continued across telemedicine, digital pharmacies, diagnostics, electronic medical records and health management systems.

Behind many of these innovations are women who are not only building successful companies but also helping Nigerians trust healthcare beyond the four walls of hospitals.

By prioritising accessibility, patient-centred care and reliable digital experiences for women, here is a list of eight healthtech companies led by Nigerian women in 2026.

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1. Babymigo — Kemi Olawoye

Babymigo is a maternal and child health online platform that leverages artificial intelligence, telemedicine and digital communities to connect women and young families with verified doctors, nurses and health experts. 

It was co-founded in 2019 by Kemi Olawoye to address the gaps in maternal healthcare through technology. As the CEO and Co-founder, Olawoye is expanding access to trusted pregnancy and parenting support with services including virtual consultations, antenatal classes, fertility guidance and child healthcare resources.

The fast-growing parenting community is a support network for every mom and moms-to-be, irrespective of their social status or geographic location. On Babymigo, moms can ask questions and get fast answers from experienced moms & Medical Experts, find moms in the same age group and city, read mother and baby articles and much more.

2. Famasi — Adeola Ayoola

Famasi is a digital pharmacy infrastructure platform that helps individuals and businesses order medications while enabling pharmacies to manage inventory and fulfil prescriptions efficiently. 

It was co-founded in 2021 by pharmacist Adeola Ayoola and is improving access to authentic medicines across underserved communities. Under her leadership, Famasi provides prescription management, medication delivery and pharmacy management solutions that strengthen Nigeria’s pharmaceutical supply chain.

3. Afrihealth Ltd. — Linda Obi

Afrihealth Ltd is a digital healthcare company that connects patients with quality healthcare services through technology-enabled solutions and was founded by Linda Obi in 2022. 

The company partners with pharmacies, hospitals, HMOs, diagnostic centres, and ambulatory services to guarantee services and products specialised for meeting health needs, while fostering trust between healthcare service providers and consumers. 

As CEO, Obi is driving innovations in digital health services, healthcare consulting and patient-centred solutions that improve access to care.

4. Advantage Health Africa — Abimbola Adebakin

Abimbola Adebakin founded Advantage Health Africa in 2017 with a vision to improve access to healthcare products and services across underserved communities. 

It is a healthcare innovation company providing technology-driven access to affordable and authentic medicines across Nigeria through D2C and B2B medication distribution.

Under her leadership, AHA has built a portfolio of impact-driven solutions such as myMedicines, Nigeria’s foremost online medicines platform enabling last-mile access nationwide, with an embedded BNPL component to support affordability and myAdvantage & myCare+, a subscription-based medicines assurance service for individuals and people with chronic conditions.

Other portfolios are The Advantage (Pharmacy Tech Solution), an operational optimisation for independent pharmacies through data, process efficiency, and digital tools; myPharmacy, a growth hub supporting independent pharmacies with backend performance systems and capacity development and The Pharmacists Leadership Stimulant Programme (PLSP): a CSR initiative in partnership with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, now in its 6th year with 700+ pharmacists trained in leadership and professional development.

Through these solutions, AHA is building a sustainable and scalable pathway for medicine access strengthening local ecosystems, empowering pharmacies, and improving patient outcomes across Nigeria. 

5. OneHealth — Adeola Alli

Adeola Alli founded OneHealth Pharmacy in 2019 with the aim of helping Nigerians find authentic medicines and healthcare products.

OneHealth is a technology-powered health platform making medicines and trusted healthcare solutions easier to access for individuals, families, healthcare providers, and payers across Nigeria. They leverage digital innovation to bridge gaps in access, affordability, and continuity of care, ensuring the right health support reaches the right person at the right time. 

With over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Alli has a proven track record of driving client satisfaction, revenue growth, and operational excellence. She holds a Global MBA from IE Business School and Pharmacist credentials across multiple jurisdictions.

6. Healthtracka — Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson

Healthcare testing has traditionally required long hospital visits, crowded waiting rooms, and delayed results but Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson set out to change that through Healthtracka.

Healthtracka is a venture-backed health tech startup building the future of consumer health intelligence. The platform was founded in 2021, and it enables users to schedule laboratory tests from the comfort of their homes and receive results digitally.

By making diagnostic testing more convenient and accessible, Healthtracka empowers individuals to take a more proactive approach to their health and well-being.

7. mDoc — Nneka Mobisson

mDoc is a digital health company that supports people living with chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension and other chronic conditions through virtual care, remote monitoring and health coaching. 

It was founded in 2017 by Nneka Mobisson. It combines technology with clinical expertise to improve long-term healthcare outcomes. As CEO, Mobisson has built mDoc into one of Africa’s leading virtual care platforms, helping patients better manage diabetes, hypertension and other chronic diseases.

8. LifeBank — Temie Giwa-Tubosun

LifeBank is a healthcare technology and logistics company that uses data, technology and logistics to connect hospitals with life-saving medical supplies, including blood, oxygen, medical consumables and equipment.

Founded in 2016 by Temie Giwa-Tubosun, the company is solving critical supply chain challenges in healthcare. As founder and CEO, Giwa-Tubosun has expanded LifeBank beyond Nigeria into other African countries, helping thousands of healthcare facilities access essential medical products quickly and efficiently

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