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CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This whitepaper contains forward-looking statements or information (collectively “forward-looking statements”) that relate to our current expectations of future events. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “aim”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “seek”, “believe”, “potential”, “continue”, “is/are likely to” or the negative of these terms, or other similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on current projections about future events and financial trends that we believes may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, financial needs, or the results of the Token Sale. In addition to statements relating to the matters set out here, this whitepaper contains forward-looking statements related to the Alpha.MD’s operating model. The model speaks to our objectives only, and is not a forecast, projection or prediction of future results of operations. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analysis made by Alpha.MD in light of its experience, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate, and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this whitepaper are based upon what we believe are reasonable assumptions, there are risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors which could cause Alpha.MD’s actual results, performances, achievements and/or experiences to differ materially from the expectations expressed, implied, or perceived in forward-looking statements. Given such risks, prospective participants in the token sale should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Africa’s First Smart Healthcare Ecosystem powered by blockchain 2
ABSTRACT Africa, the world's second largest and second most-populous continent with 1.3 billion people (11% of the world’s population) and a GDP of about USD 3.3 trillion. Africa is increasingly a continent of potential and opportunity and is experiencing consistent economic growth, with the healthcare sector being one of the fastest growing and developing industries. The African healthcare industry is estimated to be over USD 40 billion. However, the African health care system has suffered several down-falls in its history and despite Africa's strategic position in the world, the continent is greatly underserved in the healthcare sphere. Healthcare services in Africa are generally skewed in distribution, limited in coverage and of poor quality. Africa has 25% of global diseases, only about 2% of the global doctors and spends less than 1% of global health expenditure. Today, average life expectancy in Africa is about 59 years. HIV among adults is nearly nine times the global average. A child dies of malaria, a preventable and treatable disease, every 60 seconds. These are daunting facts. On top of this, the burden of non-communicable diseases is increasing, with expectations for a doubling of diabetes and more than a million new cancer cases every year. And today there is limited ability to diagnose and treat these conditions. According to a 2017 World Health Organization ranking of the best healthcare systems in the world, Africa accounted for 9 out of the 10 worst countries in the list. WHO also estimates that 57 countries worldwide have a critical shortage of health workers, equivalent to a global deficit of about 2.4 million, 36 of these countries are in sub-Saharan Africa. This is seriously affected by the brain-drain experienced in Africa, with doctors seeking greener pastures for their career. Hence why medical tourism is a big industry in Africa as citizens seek better healthcare elsewhere. Telemedicine allows health care professionals to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients at a distance using telecommunications technology. In Africa, where healthcare infrastructure and transportation are often extremely poor, telemedicine offers a viable and much-needed method of providing citizens, including the underserved and remotely dwelling citizens with healthcare services. Alpha.MD’s telemedicine platform uses a location-based mobile app technology to connect patients in Africa with healthcare services anywhere, anytime and at affordable cost. A new token, APM tokens, would be used for payment of services across the platform. This would allow for ease of cross-border payments and also allow easy payments for patients going for medical tourism. Health Data Records generated from our consultations would be stored using a decentralized network that is secure, fast and under the control of the patient. Our services would significantly help to reduce costs and inefficiencies, reduce time, improve quality and help trigger people’s interest in monitoring their own health. Africa’s First Smart Healthcare Ecosystem powered by blockchain 3
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