The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, is planning a $10 million investment in KERA Health Platforms, a Senegalese startup using artificial intelligence (AI) to digitize and transform healthcare delivery across West Africa.
KERA’s platform is designed to improve access to healthcare—especially for underserved groups like informal sector workers and women—by reducing costs, speeding up payments, and improving service quality using smart AI tools.
The proposed funding, expected to be approved by June 20, will support KERA’s mission to streamline and integrate health systems across the WAEMU region, where access to healthcare remains a critical challenge.
Why It Matters
West Africa faces a severe healthcare workforce shortage, with an average of just 1.5 doctors per 1,000 people. KERA’s AI-driven platform aims to bridge that gap by helping clinics and health providers make faster, more accurate decisions and scale services more efficiently.
The IFC’s support goes beyond funding. KERA will also benefit from assistance on:
- Social and environmental safeguards
- Corporate governance
- Employee grievance systems
Backed by IFC Since 2023
This new investment builds on an existing partnership between IFC and KERA that began in 2023, focused on strengthening the healthcare ecosystem in West Africa through innovation and digital tools.
If approved, the $10 million injection could help KERA scale its impact regionally—and potentially become a model for AI-powered health platforms across the continent.
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