eHealth Africa’s mission is to build stronger health systems through the design & implementation of data-driven solutions that respond to local needs and provide underserved communities with tools to lead healthier lives.
Our comprehensive suite of solutions includes medical billing and clinical software, bureau services, and value-added services that free up valuable time for practitioners to focus on what matters most: their patients.
Established in 2000, Healthbridge pioneered real-time claims switching, marking the beginning of our 25-year journey as a leading health tech innovator. We understand that modern healthcare is driven by information, demanding seamless interactions between practitioners, patients, and stakeholders. That's why Healthbridge has evolved into an industry leader, providing clinician-led, user-friendly technology designed to future-proof and streamline medical practices.
Annually, our clients entrust us with the seamless switching of 19 million claims. Furthermore, Healthbridge Clinical stands as South Africa's leading EMR, facilitating over 3.25 million patient encounters in 2024 alone.
Trusted by 7,000 healthcare professionals and managing R48 billion in transactions, our purpose of liberating life through transforming healthcare is just beginning.
OUR STORY
Firmly rooted in South African soil, Medicare came to life in 1989 with a clear vision of becoming a trusted partner in the medical equipment and hospital furniture sector. Our foundation lies in our medical expertise, an unwavering commitment to superior client service, and a desire to elevate the medical and clinical landscape. Today, these principles are entwined in the fabric of our work culture and have helped us secure a solid foothold in the South African and African medical supply chain. We are proud to be recognized as the preferred supplier to all major private hospital groups in South Africa. We continue to expand our horizons through our core values:
- Delivering unparalleled service with integrity
- Pioneering in clinical and technical product innovation
- Collaborating with top global manufacturers
- Ensuring swift and effective national distribution
- Providing excellent after-sales service and ongoing technical support.
Our product range includes:
Metro Healthcare : Comprehensive healthcare storage solutions, featuring Lifeline, Flexline, and Starsys
Weinmann Emergency Equipment : German-made pre-hospital and emergency equipment
Corpuls : Professional defibrillators, emergency monitors, mechanical CPR, and telemetry
Seca : German-made measuring and weighing scales and equipment
EDAN : Monitoring, ECG, Ob&Gyn, Ultrasound, IVD & POCT
Creative : Patient monitoring devices
JD Healthcare : A range of emergency, medicine, and anaesthetic trolleys
Mixta : Theatre equipment range
Spencer : Italian-made emergency, rescue, and safety equipment
Foshan : Wheelchairs
Medisa : Mobilisation chairs
Roma : Frail care and mobility equipment
Transatlantic : Patient slides
Ojmar : Digital patient locks
Medstor : ISO baskets, bins and dividers
Locally manufactured quality products such as tall sterile supply carts, steel furniture, linen, mattresses, and PPE dispensers.