Tech Hub Africa and DiaspoCare launch digital health partnership to revolutionise Ghana's healthcare

Ghana’s healthcare sector is poised for a major digital transformation following the official launch of a strategic partnership between Tech Hub Africa LLC and U.S.-based DiaspoCare LLC. 

The two technology-driven organisations have joined forces to deliver innovative, accessible, and affordable health services across the country, with a strong focus on digital access and diaspora engagement.

The partnership, unveiled in Accra on Wednesday, seeks to tackle long-standing gaps in Ghana’s healthcare delivery system by introducing a suite of integrated digital services through DiaspoCare’s proprietary healthcare kiosk known as the HPod. These kiosks will offer on-site lab testing with real-time diagnostics, virtual consultations with licensed doctors, chronic disease care coordination, mobile payment solutions, and access to a wide network of pharmacies and health professionals.

“We are incredibly proud to partner with DiaspoCare to bring this game-changing health technology to Ghana,” said Tech Hub Africa founders Doreen Awuku-Agyeman and Jemima Prempeh in a joint statement. “This is a breakthrough moment in how healthcare is provided and coordinated. By leveraging technology, we are ensuring that quality healthcare is no longer a privilege but a basic right accessible to all, regardless of location or income level.”

The partnership addresses a critical need. According to recent estimates, fewer than 30 percent of African health facilities have functioning diagnostic labs, and over 600 million people on the continent still lack access to affordable primary care. These gaps result in delayed diagnoses and worsened outcomes, particularly for chronic illnesses. The HPod solution offers a cost-effective, tech-enabled alternative, helping patients receive care swiftly and remotely.

For Tech Hub Africa, the venture represents a new chapter. The company has been at the forefront of Ghana’s digital transformation, with initiatives spanning education, fintech, and civic tech. Its move into healthcare, however, underscores the urgency of addressing health sector inefficiencies through scalable, homegrown solutions.

DiaspoCare’s contribution includes a secure mobile payment platform that allows Ghanaians living abroad to directly support the healthcare needs of family members back home. This feature, the company says, reduces the risk of misused funds and guarantees that prepaid services are delivered promptly and professionally.

Beyond the promise of improved access, the initiative is also expected to drive job creation within Ghana’s health ecosystem. As the kiosks are rolled out across the country, new roles will emerge for health professionals, pharmacists, lab technicians, and IT support specialists—contributing to economic growth and bolstering local capacity.

“This partnership is not just about health services. It’s about building the infrastructure for a resilient, tech-enabled health system in Ghana,” said a representative from DiaspoCare.

As Ghana continues its journey towards digital maturity, this partnership reflects a broader continental push toward healthtech solutions that combine innovation, efficiency, and equity. With growing support from both public and private sectors, the collaboration between Tech Hub Africa and DiaspoCare is being seen as a model for future-ready healthcare delivery across Africa.