The Future of Healthcare

Dr. Allen HammondSenior Entrepreneur, Ashoka & CEO, Healthpoint Services GlobalTake Action/Impact Investing ConferenceOctober 6, 2009

Problem: Preventing Illness, Promoting Wellbeing

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Access to Clean Water

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Problem: Shortage of Rural Doctors

Solution 1: Rural Connectivity –Mobile Telephony and Broadband

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Solution 2: Telemedicine-- bringing a doctor to your doorstep

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Problem: Lack of Accurate Diagnosis and Affordable Treatment

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Solution 1: IT-based Diagnostics

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Solution 2: Diagnostic Strip Tests

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Solution 3: Labs-on-a-Chip in the Pipeline

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Solution 4: Low cost generics & telepharmacy

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The Future is Now: Healthpoint Services in partnership with Ashoka and Naandi Foundation

The Future is Now: Affordable CareInfectious Diseases

Malaria Rapid Card Test – Maleriscan 100 rupees / $2.00

Syphilis Rapid Slide Test – Syphistat 25 rupees / $0.50

Hepatitis Rapid Card Test – Hepascan 50 rupees / $1.00

Chronic Diseases

Diabetes Liquid Stable Reagents – Glucose 20 rupees / $0.35

Liver Disease Liquid Stable Reagents – Bilirubin 40 rupees / $0.85

Anemia Haemoglobin 10 rupees / $0.20

Telemedicine

MD consultations Real-time face-to-face video 50 rupees / $1.00

Prevention

Clean Water Reverse Osmosis + uv / 20 liters/day 2.5 rupees / $0.05

Questions?

Contactahammond@ashoka.orgal.hammond@gmail.com

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