Building Health Tech That Saves Lives
We develop custom health applications at no cost for organizations making a real difference in public health.
Technology Should Be Accessible
We believe that innovative health technology should not be limited to those who can afford it. Through the Digital Health Equity Project, we partner with mission-driven organizations to build solutions that improve public health.
For Health Providers
Build tools that help you serve patients better, track health outcomes, and improve care delivery.
For Communities
Create solutions that address local health challenges and reach underserved populations.
For Public Health
Develop systems for disease surveillance, health data management, and informed decision-making.
For Innovation
Pilot new ideas that could transform healthcare delivery in East Africa and beyond.
Program Criteria
We're looking for projects that meet these ten criteria:
No Similar App Exists
There is no available app with the same functions within the region.
Not For Profit
The app serves a public health purpose and is not designed for commercial gain.
Owned by RIDCO Infrastructure
The app will be hosted on our infrastructure with data managed by us.
No Financial Gain for Requestor
The requesting party does not gain financial value from the app.
Significant Health Impact
The app addresses a meaningful health challenge or improves health outcomes.
No Additional Costs
Beyond our already-paid hosting, the app requires no external subscriptions or fees.
No Budget Available
The requesting party demonstrates they have no budget or capacity to fund development.
No Paid APIs
The app relies only on free APIs and open-source technologies.
3-Month Development
The project scope can be completed within three months.
Compliant with Laws
The app abides by national and international laws and regulations.
Types of Projects
Here are examples of what we can build through this program:
Health Data Collection
Mobile apps for field data collection, patient surveys, and disease surveillance.
Dashboards & Analytics
Visual dashboards for health program monitoring and reporting.
Pharmacy Tools
Inventory management, drug reference, and dispensing support systems.
Decision Support
Clinical decision support, drug interaction checking, and dosing guidance.
Patient Management
Patient records, appointment tracking, and follow-up systems.
Health Education
CME platforms, health awareness content, and training resources.
We've Already Built This
Our existing apps prove we deliver high-quality, impactful health technology:
Pharmatude
Complete pharmacy management used by 500+ pharmacies with 9,000+ drugs
Fortitude
Clinical decision support adopted by Taita Taveta County Government
Drugitude
East Africa's First Digital Drug Index — Award Winner
How It Works
Submit Application
Tell us about your project, the health challenge, and how it meets our criteria.
Review & Evaluation
We assess your application against the eligibility criteria and impact potential.
Project Planning
We work together to define scope, features, and timeline for development.
Development
Our team builds the app using modern, scalable technologies.
Testing & Launch
We thoroughly test and deploy the app on our infrastructure.
Impact & Growth
The app is used to improve health outcomes and becomes part of our portfolio.
Our Project Portfolio
See the projects we're working on and their current status.
PROPOSED CUSTOM ONCOLOGY EMR SOFTWARE
🏢 MOI COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL VOI
📝 Thank you. Your application matched out eligibility and is approved. We are currently drafting a development plan and we will be in ongoing communication with your representative. Project Title: Heartitude.
Novotech healthcare community hospital
🏢 Novotech medical center limited
📝 Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, your proposal does not meet our program criteria at this time—specifically, the scope is too broad for our 3-month timeline. We have also identified free, existing applications that may address your needs and have emailed you a list for your consideration. We wish you the best in finding a suitable solution.
Ready to Build a Health Solution?
Fill out the form below and we'll review your application. We typically respond within 2-3 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
NGOs, health departments, community health organizations, research institutions, and any mission-driven organization working in public health.
How long does it take?
We target 3 months from planning to deployment. The timeline depends on project complexity and collaboration.
What technology do you use?
We primarily use Flutter for frontend, PHP for backend, and MySQL for databases. Apps are deployed on our infrastructure.
Who owns the app?
The app is hosted on our infrastructure and becomes part of our portfolio. We own the code and data infrastructure.
What costs are involved?
We cover all development and hosting costs. There are no fees for approved projects.
How do I apply?
Fill out the application form above and our team will review your submission.
Let's Build Something That Matters
Together, we can create health technology that transforms lives.
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