Why are you participating for Based Africa?

I’m participating in Based Africa because I’m deeply motivated to address the pressing healthcare challenges in Nigeria and the broader African region. Hailing from the eastern part and growing up in the western part with deep roots and a personal connection to Nigeria, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the lack of efficient health record management and patient privacy affects people’s access to quality healthcare. Hospitals are often overwhelmed with a high volume of patients, leading to delays in retrieving health records and critical patient information when time is of the essence. This situation is further complicated by the continent's rapid population growth, making it even harder to provide timely and effective healthcare services.

Through HealthTrove, I aim to leverage the power of blockchain technology to bring a practical and innovative solution to these challenges. By using a decentralized approach, we can provide secure and accessible patient record management, ensuring privacy and making it easier for patients and healthcare providers to access critical information. Based Africa, with its focus on empowering African solutions using technology, aligns perfectly with my goal of creating a real impact in the community. This initiative provides the ideal platform to showcase how modern tech can solve everyday problems while also highlighting the potential of Web3 for transforming vital sectors like healthcare.

What challenges are you focusing on?

Nigeria's healthcare system faces significant challenges, including fragmented patient records, lack of data privacy, and limited access to timely healthcare. HealthTrove, built on the Base network, addresses these issues with an innovative blockchain-based solution that empowers patients, enhances data security, and streamlines healthcare services.

One major problem is the inefficient management of patient records, which causes delays in accessing medical histories during emergencies. HealthTrove solves this by storing records off-chain with IPFS and using on-chain references, ensuring data is decentralized, accessible, and tamper-proof. This system reduces delays and enhances the quality of care.

Patient privacy is also a concern, as sensitive health information often lacks proper protection. HealthTrove’s consent management system allows patients to control who can view their records, ensuring only authorized personnel have access. The blockchain logs all interactions securely, providing transparency and peace of mind.

The healthcare sector also struggles with unorganized appointment scheduling and limited access to specialists. HealthTrove introduces a decentralized booking system that helps patients connect with the right doctors efficiently, reducing waiting times and optimizing hospital workloads.

Furthermore, hospitals often face difficulties in verifying healthcare workers' credentials. HealthTrove’s decentralized registry tracks qualifications and specialties on the blockchain, simplifying credential verification and improving staff management.

Base is an ideal platform for HealthTrove, offering scalability, low fees, and high security. It supports seamless transactions and interactions, making healthcare accessible and affordable for all.

HealthTrove is more than a solution; it’s a movement towards a transparent, efficient, and patient-focused healthcare system, setting a blueprint for communities worldwide.

How does your submission address this challenge?

HealthTrove tackles the challenge of inefficient healthcare management in Africa by bringing a decentralized, patient-first approach to the table. In regions like Nigeria, where hospitals are often overcrowded and patient records are scattered or difficult to retrieve, HealthTrove steps in to streamline the entire process. We're using blockchain technology on Base to make health records accessible, secure, and in the right hands when needed most.

Our platform revolves around two main features: appointment scheduling and health record management. Patients can easily book, reschedule, or cancel appointments, while doctors can quickly pull up accurate health records for timely diagnosis and treatment. The system uses a hybrid approach to keep records private and safe—storing the actual data off-chain on IPFS while using blockchain to manage data access securely. Role-based access ensures that only the right people can see or update records, maintaining patient confidentiality.

With HealthTrove, we aim to make healthcare simpler and faster for everyone involved. By cutting down the wait time for accessing vital information, healthcare providers can offer quicker and more efficient services, which means patients get the care they need without unnecessary delays. Plus, HealthTrove introduces people to the benefits of Web3 in a practical way, helping drive adoption and showing how blockchain can solve everyday problems in our communities.

Additional Features

My project started during the buildathon