In a continent where access to affordable healthcare remains a pressing challenge, Dr. Ikpeme Neto is turning the tide. A former internal medicine physician, Neto is the visionary behind WellaHealth, a digital platform revolutionizing health financing in Nigeria. His solution aims to tackle the daunting reality that over 70% of Nigerians pay for healthcare out-of-pocket—a figure that perpetuates financial insecurity and poor health outcomes.
WellaHealth is more than just a platform—it’s a movement. By integrating fintech solutions into the health sector, Neto offers microinsurance plans that allow low-income individuals to access essential services such as malaria testing and treatment.
The initiative focuses heavily on primary care, ensuring that minor ailments do not spiral into life-threatening conditions.Neto’s work is anchored in the belief that good health is a right, not a privilege. With a vision to extend WellaHealth’s impact across Africa, he is building an ecosystem that links patients, pharmacies, and insurers in a seamless and efficient loop.
His efforts haven’t gone unnoticed. Dr. Neto is a finalist in the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes competition, recognized for making healthcare both a business and a social imperative.
