May 17 , 2025
Medrafa, Ethiopia’s leading digital health platform, is showcasing its e-prescription and inventory management systems at ETEX 2025, the country’s first national tech expo, taking place from May 16–18 in Addis Abeba. The tools are designed to digitise healthcare operations, reduce prescription errors, and improve supply chain transparency. The platform allows pharmacies to track stock in real time, prevent expired drug sales, and optimise procurement—helping cut costs and reduce waste. Patients can also access their prescriptions, view medical histories, and receive alerts through a secure digital interface, a first-of-its-kind service in Ethiopia. Medrafa says the system is also helping reduce long queues and confusion in pharmacies. Since launching last year, Medrafa has partnered with over 50 pharmacies in Addis Abeba and nearby towns, helping dispense more than 52,000 medications and training 150+ healthcare workers. All services are currently free, and the company says the system is scalable to other African countries facing similar healthcare challenges.
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