Startup Spotlight: Lifebank

LifeBank is a healthcare technology and logistics startup, based in Lagos, Nigeria. It was founded by Temie Giwa-Tubosun with the aim of providing hospitals with fast and efficient access to blood and other medical supplies. 

One of LifeBank’s initiatives is collaborating with the state government to organize blood drives and increase the national blood supply. They have a network of motorbikes that deliver blood and other medical supplies from labs to hospitals for patients and doctors, especially in emergency situations. 

LifeBank uses technology to improve access to lifesaving products such as oxygen and blood. Their focus is on digitizing the supply chain for healthcare facilities across Africa. 

As of January 2017, LifeBank had delivered over 2,000 imperial pints (1,100 L) of blood to needy patients across the country.


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