The Crisis of Chronic Disease in Africa

Chronic diseases— including cancer, diabetes, hypertension, lupus, hepatitis, HIVs and autoimmune disorders — are the fastest-growing cause of premature death across Africa. Yet health systems are profoundly ill-equipped to serve the patients who need them most.

Root Causes HubPharm Addresses

1.  Fragmented and Unreliable Medicine Supply Chains

Over 65% of specialty medicine supply chains in Africa are fragmented. Patients with cancer or complex diseases routinely visit 10–20 pharmacies before locating their medication — if they find it at all.

2.  Counterfeit and Substandard Medicines

An estimated 30–42% of medicines circulating in sub-Saharan African markets are substandard or falsified. Patients who do find medicine have no reliable assurance it is genuine or efficacious.

3.  Catastrophic Medication Non-Adherence

Even when patients access authentic medicines, adherence rates for chronic conditions in Africa average below 50%. Lack of reminders, health literacy gaps, and cost barriers cause patients to abandon treatment — with life-threatening consequences.

4.  No Coordinated Chronic Care Infrastructure

Africa lacks the pharmacy-led coordinated care infrastructure that exists in high-income countries. There is no system that combines reliable medicine sourcing, adherence technology, and personalised clinical support into a single accessible patient experience.

The Solution

HubPharm solves this through a Human + AI coordinated care model:

•       Guaranteed specialty medicine sourcing through a trusted manufacturer and distributor network

•       AI-powered adherence monitoring (Afiya) with refill prediction and medication reminders

•       Coordinated care team of pharmacists, lifestyle coaches, and doctors for ongoing care

•       Reliable last-mile delivery — locally across Nigeria and internationally to the diaspora

•       HealthCoach – An E-learning Platform for NCDs

This transforms prescriptions into continuous care, behavioral change and improved patient outcomes.