Two experts launch a digital solution to simplify the management of medical prescriptions
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Burkina/Health: the ViimSanté app aims to eliminate administrative hassles in the patient journey (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Two Burkinabè doctors have launched ViimSanté, a mobile and web app offering digital prescriptions authenticated by a reference number, automatic generation of insurance vouchers and prescription tracking between patients, prescribers, pharmacies and insurers.
Viimsanté: A Mobile App at the Service of Health (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Burkinabè mobile app Viimsanté, designed by Drs Josué Delma and Nestor Sam, was officially launched in Ouagadougou on 23 October 2026. It aims to digitise medical prescriptions and improve coordination between patients, pharmacists, prescribers and insurers.
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