GICMED (the flagship project of GIC Space), is delivering cutting-edge, cost-effective MedTech and telemedicine innovations to empower women, especially those in underserved, remote, and rural communities, with accessible and affordable healthcare. Our primary focus is addressing the most prevalent cancers affecting women in these areas.
To develop innovative, sustainable MedTech solutions, tailored to the African context, that deliver affordable, quality healthcare at the point of care for all women.
A world where even the most vulnerable woman can access essential, high-standard healthcare, regardless of location or socioeconomic status.
We work closely with healthcare facilities of all sizes and locations, ensuring that each partnership expands access to essential medical services.
Our commitment is to make quality healthcare accessible to all, providing reliable, point-of-care solutions, particularly for underserved communities.
By equipping clinics and health centers with specialized tools, we enable them to deliver advanced healthcare directly within their communities.
Our MedTech solutions are purpose-built for the developing world, eliminating reliance on imported technologies that fail to serve local needs effectively
Years ago, while working in a remote community in Cameroon, we were confronted with a heartbreaking reality: countless women had never had the opportunity to be screened for cervical cancer. The lack of necessary medical expertise and adapted equipment meant that many women in rural and remote areas faced heightened risks, with little to no access to screening and diagnosis.
This gap in essential health services inspired us to develop a solution that would bring life-saving care directly to these communities. From this vision, the C-Spec (smart speculum) was born—a device specifically designed for versatility and usability in any setting, particularly in rural environments. The C-Spec provides clinicians with enhanced visibility for more accurate diagnosis, while ensuring comfort for the patient.
We are proud that the impact of this device reaches beyond cervical cancer. The C-Spec has proven effective in addressing other health challenges, including neglected tropical diseases like Female Genital Schistosomiasis, which affects millions of women in the developing world. Through the C-Spec, we are bringing compassionate, quality care to those who need it most, directly at the point of care.
The perfect redesign of the speculum for ultimate patient comfort and better visibility of the cervix.
The smart speculum significantly enhances the patient experience by making screenings less invasive and more comfortable. Its innovative design reduces discomfort, empowering women to prioritize their health with confidence and facilitating early detection that can save lives.
Clinicians can leverage advanced visualization technology and an ergonomic design that improves accuracy and streamlines the screening process, enabling timely and effective care for their patients.
Finally, all women can experience the most comfortable speculum design ever, revolutionizing the screening process into a gentle and reassuring experience that prioritizes their well-being.
We are committed to advancing women's health through a range of innovative solutions designed to address critical healthcare needs. Explore other solutions here:
Gamified 3D simulations for early breast cancer detection and personalized patient navigation.
revolutionises pathology and microscopy by delivering telepathology and tele-microscopy to underserved areas, enabling access to digital whole slide images for anytime collaboration
A more efficient and patient-friendly tool for precise tissue biopsies.
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