
12/07/2025
In Episode 30 of the , host Joy Mwesigwa is joined by Innocent Kawooya (NIM), Co-founder of My Doctor and CEO of HiPipo, to explore how telemedicine is revolutionizing healthcare access in Uganda and beyond.
Innocent shares how My Doctor has provided free consultations to over 40,000 people, enabling them to access healthcare while continuing their daily lives without disruption. From overcoming the challenges of self-medication to introducing AI-powered tools like the My Doctor Chatbot, this episode offers a deep dive into the innovations making healthcare more inclusive and efficient.
We discuss the digital divide and how My Doctor is working to bring healthcare to rural and underserved populations, including those without internet access. The conversation also covers how social determinants of health can be addressed through telemedicine and the vision of integrating global solutions to create the most information-rich and robust digital health system across Africa.
You'll also learn about the Connected Care initiative, which unites clinics, Village Health Teams (VHTs), and healthcare workers under one digital ecosystem improving access to resources, patient data, and record-keeping.
This episode is a compelling look at what the future of healthcare could look like when technology, equity, and compassion come together.
Watch: https://youtu.be/6n7W3qM4gsY
In Episode 30 of the , host Joy Mwesigwa is joined by Innocent Kawooya (NIM), Co-founder of My Doctor and CEO of HiPipo, to explore how telem...