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We are building in Namibia, but we are solving for Africa

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Jesse Schiceya

17 August 2026

Jesse Schiceya, CEO and co-founder of PatientCare

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Jesse Schiceya, PatientCare CEO and co-founder

We are building in Namibia, but we are solving for Africa.

Across our continent, too many people delay healthcare because they do not have medical aid, cannot produce cash when they fall ill, or cannot easily reach the right healthcare provider. In Namibia alone, 82% of the population lives without medical aid.

This is the problem PatientCare was built to solve.

One connected healthcare account

We are building one connected healthcare account through which people can fund care, consult doctors, nurses and therapists, book clinics, access pharmacies and carry their health information with them.

At the same time, we are giving healthcare providers and clinics modern tools to manage bookings, patient records, consultations, billing and payments.

Namibia is our starting point, not our limit

Building here teaches us to create technology that is affordable, practical and designed around the realities of African patients and healthcare providers. What works in Namibia, where budgets are tight, distances are long and connectivity varies, will work in many other places on the continent.

Being recognised through the African Youth in Digital Health Awards 2026 is an honour. But the bigger mission remains unchanged: to help build an African health ecosystem capable of improving 200 million lives.

Let us build it together

We are open to working with governments, healthcare providers, employers, insurers, banks, investors and technology partners who believe Africa can build its own healthcare future.

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