Original disclosure @ DFC website
Updated in EWS May 30, 2025
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According to the Bank’s website, the project consists of on-lending to small and medium healthcare facilities in Nigeria, increasing access to finance and healthcare services.
This Project is expected to have a positive development impact in Nigeria through supporting new loans to healthcare sector small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with an average loan disbursal of $46,000.
On-lending in the healthcare sector using digital platforms are Category C financial transactions because they are unlikely to have adverse environmental and social impacts under DFC’s environmental and social policy and procedures. Environmental and social issues associated with the Project include the need for a robust human resources management plan compliant with IFC PS, and a process for screening borrowers for compliance with DFC’s policies on labor and working conditions and healthcare projects.
As stated on the company's website, Helium Health (One Global Medical Technology Limited) is on a mission to accelerate Africa's transition to a technology and data driven healthcare sector. It is advancing universal health coverage by providing a suite of full-service solutions for all healthcare stakeholders in emerging markets.
Private Actor 1 | Private Actor 1 Role | Private Actor 1 Sector | Relation | Private Actor 2 | Private Actor 2 Role | Private Actor 2 Sector |
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- | - | - | - | Helium Health | Client | - |
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