Problem: 
A significant number of patients in Nigeria and Africa face delays in receiving medical care due to long wait times, outdated systems, and the lack of remote care options. Accessing medical experts and specialists can be challenging due to geographical barriers and the uneven distribution of healthcare providers. As a result, many patients resort to unqualified individuals claiming to be healthcare professionals, such as chemists, patent drug dealers, and pharmacists. This has unfortunately led to an increase in preventable fatalities, with patients deteriorating faster than the illness they initially presented with. Additionally, patients with chronic illnesses who require regular check-ups often delay or avoid seeing their doctors due to the inconvenience of long wait times and the distance to healthcare facilities, resulting in improper follow-up care and ultimately, poorer health outcomes.

Product:
With the recent advancements in technology—such as the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, increasing mobile phone penetration, improved internet access across Nigeria and Africa, and the growing availability of health tech hardware—we are undoubtedly entering the era of telemedicine on the continent.
At Doc!, we are building a telemedicine platform designed to bridge the healthcare accessibility gap by leveraging these innovations. Here's how it works:
First, the consultation begins with our integrated AI assistant, Dr. Pill, which is trained to take a patient’s medical history just like a real doctor would—asking the right questions, understanding symptoms, and gathering relevant health data. Patients interact with Dr. Pill through a familiar chat interface, and they can choose to either type or speak, thanks to our speech-to-text functionality.
Once the AI has collected the necessary medical information, the platform uses an intelligent matching algorithm to connect the patient with the most appropriate doctor based on their symptoms and needs. The patient is then able to speak with the selected doctor via a seamless, in-app video call, ensuring real-time, face-to-face consultation from the comfort of their location.
By combining AI-powered pre-consultation history taking with efficient doctor-patient video interactions, Doc! delivers a personalized and accessible healthcare experience for everyone.

Impact/Potential:
With our platform, we aim to significantly reduce patient mortality caused by individuals seeking care from unqualified and unregulated practitioners. Doc! will offer patients with chronic illnesses a convenient and reliable alternative to in-person visits by enabling regular online follow-up consultations. This not only improves continuity of care but also increases accessibility. Additionally, our platform will empowers doctors to earn extra income through virtual consultation fees, creating a win-win model for both patients and providers.

Looking ahead, we see great potential in integrating remote medical lab services and trusted online pharmaceutical providers, allowing patients to request investigations and order authentic medications—addressing the critical issue of counterfeit drugs in the market. Ultimately, our goal is to incorporate emergency care services through API integrations with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems already in use by many hospitals. This would enable Doc! to alert nearby hospitals during emergencies, ensuring timely intervention and potentially saving lives.