In 2017 a Beninese start-up, Open SI, launched goMediCAL, an application that aims to improve access to health care. The app allows users to access a list of doctors and clinics, make appointments with health professionals for themselves or others. It also enables users to share their medical records with doctors and pay for consultations. goMediCAL is the first second generation product launched in Benin. Open SI faced several challenges such as the low rate of smartphone penetration and the need for more health workers to adopt digital technologies. UNCDF helped the start-up to address those challenges.

This factsheet outlines UNCDF's support to OPEN SI, to address those challenges and improve the product.