MEJ: My Entrepreneurship Journey Vula Mobile: Dr William Mapham
Dr. William Mapham is a South African entrepreneur and founder of Vula Mobile, a mobile health platform that connects rural healthcare workers with medical specialists. Dr. Mapham is a medical doctor with a passion for using technology to improve access to healthcare in underserved areas.
After completing his medical degree at the University of Cape Town, Dr Mapham worked as a doctor in several rural areas in South Africa. He witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by healthcare workers in these areas, who often lacked access to the resources and support they needed to provide quality care to their patients. This experience inspired him to create Vula Mobile, which launched in 2014.
To date Vula has over 30 000 registered health workers on the platform and over 1 million patients have benefited. Dr Mapham believes that partnerships are the key to delivering healthcare. He is a passionate advocate for healthcare innovation and social entrepreneurship. Dr Mapham has spoken at numerous conferences and events, sharing his vision for a more accessible and equitable healthcare system.
He continues to lead Vula Mobile as CEO, working to expand the platform's reach and impact in the years to come.
