MediBuddy acquires Clinix

Digital healthcare platform MediBuddy has acquired rural healthtech startup Clinix, an online doctor consultation platform. Clinix has a widespread network across 20 second and third-tier cities, catering to the healthcare needs of the rural population.

The acquisition will help MediBuddy to further scale its operations and expand services to the interiors in rural India. The rural population often encounters several difficulties with regards to sound tech infrastructure in place, doctor-to-patient ratio, technical know-how, internet penetration, online payments systems, and so on to avail of quality healthcare facilities.

Regarding this, MediBuddy said Clinix is working towards solving these problems and has set up a system of training and empowering locals by teaching them the booking procedures for online doctor consultations.

Satish Kannan, Co-Founder and CEO of MediBuddy said, “We see our acquisition of Clinix as a significant step forward in our aim to provide quality healthcare made accessible to every Indian. Clinix has a wide presence in the rural areas and with our network and infra-tech support, we aim to further expand our reach and services and achieve our goal of covering a large section of the population, who have limited access to quality healthcare solutions.”

Aravind Dhulipala, Co-Founder and CEO of Clinix said, “MediBuddy’s advanced technology and extensive network will go a long way in helping us cover a wider range of population and bridge the urban-rural divide in terms of quality healthcare solutions.”