RAMA Members Can Now Access Digital Pharmacy Deliveries via Kasha

Rwanda’s digital health ecosystem continues to expand as technology platforms begin playing a bigger role in how patients access medical services. A new partnership between the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) and health commerce platform Kasha is exploring how digital tools can help bring medicines closer to patients.

The initiative allows members of the RAMA health insurance scheme to request medicines through digital platforms and receive them where they are, reducing the need to travel to pharmacies or health facilities.

A healthtech platform built in Rwanda

Founded in Rwanda in 2016, Kasha is a digital platform designed to improve access to health and household products using mobile technology and e-commerce. The company operates in several African markets and focuses on solving what many health systems struggle with: last-mile distribution.

Through mobile phones and online platforms, users can request products and have them delivered to their location. This approach helps bridge the gap between supply chains and patients, particularly in areas where access to pharmacies may be limited.

Technology entering the healthcare supply chain

Healthcare systems often face logistical challenges when delivering medicines efficiently. Digital platforms are increasingly being explored as a way to improve distribution, reduce delays, and connect patients directly with services.

By integrating a technology platform like Kasha into healthcare delivery, the partnership demonstrates how digital infrastructure can support existing health insurance systems while simplifying the process for patients.

For institutions like RSSB, such solutions also represent part of a broader move toward modernizing healthcare services through digital tools.

The future of digital health in Rwanda

Rwanda has been investing heavily in digital transformation across sectors, including healthcare. Initiatives such as telemedicine services, digital health records, and drone delivery for medical supplies have already demonstrated how technology can improve service delivery.

Platforms like Kasha add another layer to this ecosystem by focusing on digital commerce and last-mile delivery for health products.

As digital platforms continue to evolve, partnerships between public institutions and technology companies could play a key role in shaping how healthcare services reach patients in the future.

For more updates on Rwanda's social security initiatives, visit: rssb.rw