IMG, MTN partner to provide telemedicine services

International Medical Group (IMG) the parent company of International Hospital Kampala (IHK) and International Medical Center (IMC) together with MTN Uganda have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide a digital approach to medical access across the country.Continue reading→

How M-TIBA found a silver lining in a pandemic

A look at the 2020 transaction volumes on M-TIBA points to far-reaching changes in the sector. A dramatic fall in transactions in March has been followed by steady increases. By July 2020, digital transaction volumes had reached their highest ever level and the platform will have processed more than KSh2.6 billion in healthcare-related payments in 2020.Continue reading→

Kenya: A Payment Platform For Healthcare Protection

As Covid 19 spreads, innovative tools are being used in Kenya, which provide valuable information where health data is lacking such as M-Tiba. It has set up platforms in Nigeria and Tanzania, the company connects more than 4 million customers in Kenya to some 2900 healthcare providers, many of which are in low-income areas.Continue reading→

M-TIBA and Britam partner on digital medical insurance

This partnership will see Britam and Carepay explore new mobile channels for Britam’s fast-growing microinsurance portfolio and the future management of retail and SME health insurance clients. The first offering of this partnership will be a mobile based inpatient health insurance available to over 4 million M-TIBA registered users.Continue reading→

AAR Insurance Reports Ksh 517M FY Profit

AAR Insurance reported a net profit of Ksh517 million for FY2019 compared to Ksh253 loss recorded in 2018. The financial report also reveals that profit before tax rose to Ksh 756 million from a loss of Ksh334 million in the previous financial year.Continue reading→