How AI is Transforming Healthcare in Africa
Thu Feb 05 2026
Dr. Annouchka Ondias-Kouamé, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, wellness expert, and AI healthcare innovator, shares her inspiring journey from being a clinical pharmacist to founding NaturEllie and PharmaEllie, where she combines wellness, medication safety, and AI to improve healthcare outcomes in Africa and the diaspora. She discusses her transition motivated by a personal battle with cancer, her faith, and her vision to make a positive impact. Dr. Ondias-Kouamé delves into the role of AI in revolutionizing health services, especially in Gabon and Ivory Coast, and offers insights into how AI can enhance medication safety and wellness education across borders.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Chatting with the Experts
01:26 Meet Dr. Annouchka Ondias-Kouamé
02:05 Journey from Pharmacy to Entrepreneurship
03:30 The Birth of NaturEllie
05:32 Integrating AI in Healthcare
12:11 Scaling Health and Wellness Across Africa
14:56 Staying Focused and Disciplined in Business
15:19 Overcoming Challenges in African Business
16:02 Implementing Systems and Automation
16:30 The Importance of Patience and Perseverance
17:06 Navigating Business Operations in Africa
17:36 Building Trust and Securing Contracts
18:06 Revolutionizing Drug Safety with AI
22:18 NaturEllie: A Personal Journey
24:52 Combining Pharmacy and AI: The Birth of PharmaEllie
25:27 Faith-Based Business Coaching
27:12 Connecting with Dr. Annouchka Ondias-Kouamé
28:30 Conclusion and Audience Engagement
Get In Touch:
If you're interested in connecting with Dr. Annouchka Ondias-Kouamé, you can reach her via her website(https://pharmaellie.com), via Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dr.kanouche), via Facebook(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559110141788) or via LinkedIn(https://www.linkedin.com/in/annouchka-ondias-kouame-pharm-d-msc-b3696576/).
For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.
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Dr. Annouchka Ondias-Kouamé, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, wellness expert, and AI healthcare innovator, shares her inspiring journey from being a clinical pharmacist to founding NaturEllie and PharmaEllie, where she combines wellness, medication safety, and AI to improve healthcare outcomes in Africa and the diaspora. She discusses her transition motivated by a personal battle with cancer, her faith, and her vision to make a positive impact. Dr. Ondias-Kouamé delves into the role of AI in revolutionizing health services, especially in Gabon and Ivory Coast, and offers insights into how AI can enhance medication safety and wellness education across borders. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Chatting with the Experts 01:26 Meet Dr. Annouchka Ondias-Kouamé 02:05 Journey from Pharmacy to Entrepreneurship 03:30 The Birth of NaturEllie 05:32 Integrating AI in Healthcare 12:11 Scaling Health and Wellness Across Africa 14:56 Staying Focused and Disciplined in Business 15:19 Overcoming Challenges in African Business 16:02 Implementing Systems and Automation 16:30 The Importance of Patience and Perseverance 17:06 Navigating Business Operations in Africa 17:36 Building Trust and Securing Contracts 18:06 Revolutionizing Drug Safety with AI 22:18 NaturEllie: A Personal Journey 24:52 Combining Pharmacy and AI: The Birth of PharmaEllie 25:27 Faith-Based Business Coaching 27:12 Connecting with Dr. Annouchka Ondias-Kouamé 28:30 Conclusion and Audience Engagement Get In Touch: If you're interested in connecting with Dr. Annouchka Ondias-Kouamé, you can reach her via her website(https://pharmaellie.com), via Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dr.kanouche), via Facebook(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559110141788) or via LinkedIn(https://www.linkedin.com/in/annouchka-ondias-kouame-pharm-d-msc-b3696576/). For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.