Samuel Okwuada is the CEO and co-founder of Remedial Health, a Y Combinator-backed healthtech startup that is revolutionizing pharmaceutical procurement in Africa. As a UK/Nigeria-registered pharmacist and self-taught software developer since age 14, Okwuada brings a unique combination of healthcare expertise and technical innovation to the fintech space.
Background and Education
Okwuada holds executive education credentials from Harvard Business School. His dual expertise as both a certified pharmacist and software developer positions him uniquely to understand the intersection of healthcare and technology in Africa’s complex pharmaceutical landscape.
Founding Remedial Health
Founded alongside Victor Benjamin (COO) in 2021, Remedial Health addresses critical gaps in pharmaceutical supply chains by making it easy for pharmacies to source products from major manufacturers, including GSK, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and local distributors like Orange Drugs, Emzor, and Fidson Healthcare.
The Platform and Vision
Remedial Health provides a technology-driven platform that streamlines pharmaceutical procurement, enables real-time inventory management, offers actionable business insights, and delivers flexible financing options, empowering healthcare providers to operate more efficiently and serve their communities better.
Key features of the platform include
- B2B e-commerce for pharmaceutical procurement
- Real-time inventory management systems
- Data analytics for business insights
- Flexible financing options for healthcare providers
- Integration with major pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors
Leadership and Impact
As CEO, Okwuada has been instrumental in digitizing the purchasing processes for pharmacies, drugstores, and healthcare providers through Remedial Health’s B2B model. Under his leadership, the company has recognized that neighborhood pharmacies and Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs) are the front lines of healthcare delivery in Africa, developing tools to help them manage day-to-day operations effectively.
Recent Achievements and Funding
Most recently in 2025, Okwuada led the company through a $12 million funding round, expressing delight at securing funding amid global economic challenges and positioning the company for deeper growth in Nigeria. The company now employs 300 people based in Lagos, Nigeria, demonstrating significant growth from its Y Combinator origins.
