# Streamlined Mobile Health Apps African Healthcare App Medici Streamlines Diagnosis and Treatment By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-09-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-health-app References: [medici.md](https://www.medici.md/) Medici is an Africa-based mobile health app that makes access to doctors, diagnosis results and treatment options easy and efficient. The streamlined app ensures "a doctor can diagnose, e-prescribe, e-refer, and even bill from anywhere" and helps mobile users connect with medical professionals along with [therapists, counselors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellness-ai) and even veterinarians in seconds. Dedicated to changing the lives of patients across Africa, Medici focuses on accessibility and aims to help patients save money and time -- whether helping them skip unnecessary hospital visits and fees or offering medical consultations to underprivileged individuals across the country at just $1 per appointment. With [virtual healthcare platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scope-ai) on the rise globally, [mobile health apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-healthcare) like Africa's Medici go beyond convenience and time-saving benefits to make healthcare more accessible and attainable for those who can't afford it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Healthcare Platforms:** The rise of virtual healthcare platforms presents opportunities to make healthcare more accessible and attainable for underserved populations. - **Mobile Health Apps:** The development of streamlined mobile health apps like Medici streamlines diagnosis and treatment, making healthcare more efficient and convenient. - **Affordable Medical Consultations:** The offering of medical consultations at a low cost, such as $1 per appointment, enables underprivileged individuals to access healthcare services they may not have been able to afford otherwise. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare Technology:** The healthcare technology industry can capitalize on the demand for virtual healthcare platforms and streamlined mobile health apps to provide innovative solutions for improved patient care. - **Telemedicine:** In the telemedicine industry, the development of mobile health apps like Medici presents disruptive innovation opportunities for remote diagnosis, e-prescription, and e-referral services. - **Digital Health Services:** Digital health service providers can leverage affordable medical consultation models to expand access to healthcare for individuals in underserved communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [E-Commerce-Like Healthcare Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-medicine.md) - [Dental-Focused Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-dentistry.md) - [Secure Medical Record Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-records-platform.md) - [Holistic AI Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medikarma.md) - [Mobile Healthcare Exam Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-medical-device.md) - [Credential Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credential-management.md) - [Comprehensive Online Healthcare Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinikk-smart-plan.md) - [Doctor-Connecting Healthcare Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-platform.md) - [Hybrid Healthcare Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doctronic.md)