Kenyan AfyaRekod launched a system for storing medical data on the blockchain – Bits Media

Kenyan medical company AfyaRekod has opened access to an automated universal system based on blockchain for patients of medical institutions.

AfyaRekod partners with the Kenyan Association of Sisterhoods, Healthy Mind Foundation from Nigeria, AURA from South Africa, GE Healthcare, Telkom, AI Center of Excellence, technology company Adanian Labs and Lishe Living, working in the field of nutrition, as well as the African Blockchain Center. The AfyaRekod platform was created as part of the NVIDIA AI program, in which more than 150 000 Kenyan citizens and more 50 medical institutions in Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. AfyaRekod can be accessed via Android and iOS app, and also through the web portal.

AfyaRekod CEO John Camara (John Kamara) reported, that his company was originally founded in 2019 year as a startup called Adanian Lab. He previously received funding from Mac Venture Capital and Next Chymia. The decision to create a platform using blockchain and artificial intelligence (II) was accepted after, how his friend died before Kamara’s eyes. The cause of death was the incorrect intervention of doctors due to lack of medical data. Then Kamara decided to create a platform, which will allow you to track health data, and access to this data can be obtained anywhere and at any time, to avoid such tragedies.

Data, stored on the blockchain, include records of the patient's chronic illnesses, his medical history, prescribed medications and procedures. This should help doctors determine the most appropriate course of treatment, because due to unreliable data there is a high probability of making an erroneous diagnosis, which can lead to complications.

Kamara recalled the results of the study, carried out back in 2015 year, according to which even in the USA, country with well-developed healthcare, about 12 million cases of misdiagnosis. The problem can be solved, ensuring the accuracy and availability of medical records in real time, which will also allow timely detection of diseases in the early stages, says the head of AfyaRekod.

“Our blockchain-based solution makes medical records “mobile” and saves people's lives. The solution has become especially relevant during the pandemic. Patients can also log in, see information from each healthcare provider and prescriptions. People also receive reminders and notifications about upcoming doctor visits.", Kamara added.

Several years ago, the Singaporean state-owned company SGInnovate, together with the startup Accredify, developed a blockchain system for storing data on coronavirus diseases and vaccinations.. IN 2020 year, a Cypriot hospital also began to use blockchain to manage medical data.