Kalafhi Medical Center

Name

Kalafhi Medical Center

Legal name

Kalafhi Medical Center

Website

https://kalafhi.co.bw

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kalafhi Medical Center is a 100% citizen-owned, integrated private healthcare provider in Gaborone, Botswana, operating four clinic branches plus a Day Hospital, with adjacent pharmaceutical distribution, physiotherapy, and medical aesthetics divisions serving individual patients, corporate clients, and medical aid holders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), Home Health Care Services (621610), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/For-Profit Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Injectables & Specialty Medication Support (e.g., insulin, biologics) (HSABALAG), Cardiac & Pulmonary Clinical Home Health (e.g., CHF/COPD) (HSABACAI), Membership/Subscription Concierge Virtual Care (HLALAAAH)

Keywords

• Primary healthcare services
• Day hospital procedures
• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Physiotherapy rehabilitation
• Medical aesthetics treatments

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaborone

HQ country

Botswana

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Clinical Healthcare Services: Revenue from GP consultations, specialist services, physiotherapy, medical examinations, chronic disease management, health screenings, vaccinations, child welfare clinics, and diagnostic services across all clinic locations.
2. Pharmaceutical Sales: Revenue from prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, generic medications, and medical equipment through Kalafhi Pharmacy, Kalafhi MedExpress delivery service, and Kalafhi Distributors divisions.
3. Day Hospital Procedures: Revenue from outpatient procedures including chemotherapy, cardiology, operating theaters, CT scans, MRI, physical rehabilitation, renal care, and dialysis services at the Kalafhi Day Hospital.
4. Beyond Benefits (BB) Card: Healthcare support initiative that extends GP consultations once medical aid benefits are exhausted. The BB Card ensures continued access to care at Kalafhi Day Hospital without additional consultation fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kalafhi Medical Center is a 100% citizen-owned private healthcare group operating four primary care clinics in the Gaborone area, a 12-bed Kalafhi Day Hospital for outpatient procedures and diagnostics, in-house pharmaceutical retail/wholesale/delivery (Kalafhi Pharmacy, MedExpress, Distributors), Kalafhi Physiotherapy, Renewal Aesthetics, and the Beyond Benefits (BB) Card patient loyalty program. The integrated network offers GP consultations, specialist services, diagnostic imaging, chronic disease management, health screenings, vaccinations, and community wellness programs.

Product overview

Kalafhi Medical Center is a 100% citizen-owned healthcare establishment operating as a platform of integrated healthcare services across multiple brands. The core offering includes primary care clinics (Kalafhi Medical Center with 4 branches in Gaborone area), a state-of-the-art day hospital (Kalafhi Day Hospital), and specialty services including physiotherapy, pharmaceuticals (Kalafhi Pharmacy, MedExpress, Distributors), and medical aesthetics. The product portfolio is organized as a unified healthcare network where patients can access GP consultations, diagnostics, specialist referrals, pharmacy services, physiotherapy, and aesthetic treatments. The Beyond Benefits (BB) Card serves as an add-on module providing extended access to GP consultations at the Day Hospital when medical aid benefits are exhausted.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kalafhi Medical Center Primary Care Clinics A network of four primary care clinics in Gaborone, Botswana providing GP consultations, diagnostics, health screenings, vaccinations, child welfare, chronic disease management, and related outpatient services for individuals and families of all ages.
• Kalafhi Day Hospital A 12-bed day hospital in Gaborone offering outpatient procedures across specialties including cardiology, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, and general surgery, along with CT, MRI, chemotherapy, dialysis, and physical rehabilitation.
• Kalafhi Physiotherapy Holistic, multidisciplinary physiotherapy covering musculoskeletal disorders, sports medicine, post-operative rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and home visits, with online appointment booking available.
• Kalafhi Pharmaceuticals (Pharmacy, MedExpress, Distributors) A vertically integrated pharmaceutical business comprising Kalafhi Pharmacy dispensaries within Kalafhi clinics, Kalafhi MedExpress in-house delivery service, and Kalafhi Distributors wholesale supply of prescription drugs, OTC drugs, and medical equipment to institutions nationwide.
• Renewal Aesthetics A medical spa clinic at the Extension 5 location offering non-surgical aesthetic treatments and personalized skin-care products for optimal cosmetic results.
• Beyond Benefits (BB) Card A patient loyalty program and care continuity membership offered exclusively by Kalafhi Day Hospital that extends access to GP consultations at Kalafhi once medical aid GP benefits are exhausted, without additional consultation fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ wellness days conducted since 2018
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amble Promotions (Gao Lemmenyane)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Amble Promotions organizes the annual Gaborone International Health Expo, which Kalafhi Medical Centre sponsors with P 100,000. The expo aims to inspire wellness across Botswana and brings the health and wellness industry together to share ideas for embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution in healthcare.
• USA-based Robotics OrganizationcoreTechnology or IntegrationKalafhi Day Hospital is in advanced discussions with a USA-based organization to integrate robotics-assisted surgery, with the ultimate goal of incorporating AI-driven diagnostics and telemedicine services.
• RasputillarminorOthersPartner logo displayed on Kalafhi Medical Center website under 'Our Partners' section.
• BopirmaminorOthersPartner logo displayed on Kalafhi Medical Center website under 'Our Partners' section.
• Village ImagingminorOthersPartner logo displayed on Kalafhi Medical Center website under 'Our Partners' section. Website: villageimaging.health
• MMO LOKI Medical LabsminorOthersPartner logo displayed on Kalafhi Medical Center website under 'Our Partners' section. Website: mmolokimedlabs.co.bw
• BomaidminorOthersMedical aid provider partner. Website: bomaid.co.bw
• DiagnofirmminorOthersPartner logo displayed on Kalafhi Medical Center website under 'Our Partners' section. Website: diagnofirm.co.bw
• Pula MedminorOthersPartner logo displayed on Kalafhi Medical Center website under 'Our Partners' section. Website: pulamed.co.bw
• Botsogo Health PlanminorOthersMedical aid provider partner. Website: botsogohealthplan.co.bw
• Gentle HandsminorOthersPartner logo displayed on Kalafhi Medical Center website under 'Our Partners' section.
• Triple LminorOthersPartner logo displayed on Kalafhi Medical Center website under 'Our Partners' section.
• BPOMASminorOthersMedical aid provider partner. Website: bpomas.co.bw

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lenmed Health: Private hospital group headquartered in South Africa with operating clinics/hospitals in Botswana, offering multi-specialty acute care. Directly comparable to Kalafhi in being a private-sector African healthcare operator providing integrated inpatient and outpatient services across multiple sites.

Broad incumbents

• Clicks Group: Pharmacy-led retail health and beauty group operating the largest pharmacy chain in Southern Africa. Comparable to Kalafhi Pharmaceuticals because both operate retail pharmacy networks distributing prescription and OTC drugs at scale across multiple locations.
• Mediclinic International: International private hospital group founded in South Africa with operations across Southern Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Comparable broad incumbent offering multi-specialty hospital services, the same category of care Kalafhi is expanding into via the Day Hospital.
• Life Healthcare Group: One of the largest private hospital networks in Southern Africa with international operations. Comparable to Kalafhi as a broad incumbent offering integrated private healthcare delivery at scale, though substantially larger and listed.
• Dis-Chem Pharmacies: Large South African retail pharmacy chain with wholesale and distribution operations. Comparable to Kalafhi's integrated Pharmacy + MedExpress + Distributors stack because both deliver prescription, OTC, and wholesale pharmaceutical distribution.
• Netcare: Major South African private hospital and primary care group. Comparable as a broad incumbent in private healthcare delivery, with hospital, clinic, and emergency services portfolios that overlap with Kalafhi's multi-clinic, day-hospital model.

Regional players

• Africa Health Care Holdings: Private healthcare group operating hospitals and clinics across Southern Africa. Comparable as a regional private-sector multi-site healthcare operator that competes for the same corporate wellness, GP, and specialist patient flows as Kalafhi.
• AAR Healthcare: East African outpatient healthcare provider operating clinics across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Nigeria with international medical evacuation services. Comparable as a multi-country African primary/ambulatory care network targeting similar patient demographics and service mix.

Others

• Cipla Medpro (Cipla South Africa): Pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor in Southern Africa. Comparable to Kalafhi Distributors as a participant in the regional pharmaceutical supply chain that the company targets via its wholesale division.
• Botsogo Health Plan: Botswana medical aid scheme listed as a Kalafhi partner. Comparable as a healthcare ecosystem participant that directs insured patient flows to provider networks like Kalafhi — relevant for understanding payer relationships in the Botswana market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Kalafhimc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kalafhi-medical-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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