He aims to make quality healthcare more accessible to the Congolese population. By leveraging technology, he automates appointment scheduling and patient care.

Emmanuel Epenge (photo) is a Congolese neurologist and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and CEO of Congo Medika, a health tech startup. 

Founded in 2021, Congo Medika offers a platform that connects patients with over 120 healthcare professionals, enabling them to book appointments online with a doctor or a medical practice. The platform also provides home delivery of medications and health advice services. 

The "advice" section of Congo Medika features a blog and video content covering a range of health topics. Additionally, a messaging function allows users to share experiences through private messages. 

Emmanuel Epenge also works as a physician at the Neuropsychopathology Center in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where he treats patients with psychiatric disorders (psychoses, neuroses, etc.) or neurological conditions (strokes, meningitis, etc.).

Epenge graduated from the Protestant University in Congo with a medical degree in 2014. Between 2013 and 2014, he practiced at Kinshasa's General Reference Hospital. In 2016, he served as the national coordinator for the Association for the Smile of Mother and Child (ASME) in the DRC. 

In 2019, he was one of the winners of the Innovation and Invention masterclass organized by the DRC’s Ministry of Industry.

Melchior Koba