What CEMOPLAF does

CEMOPLAF is an Ecuadorian non-profit healthcare organization founded in 1974 that operates a network of more than 20 medical centers delivering reproductive, maternal, pediatric, and general primary-care services across Ecuador. Its service portfolio spans gynecology, obstetrics, family planning (including vasectomy and tubal ligation), pediatrics, urology, andrology, colposcopy, Papanicolaou screening, mastology, prenatal control, clinical laboratory, ultrasound (with 3D/4D imaging capability), dentistry, and psychology. The organization runs dedicated sub-programs including CEMOPLAF Adolescente and Mucha Nota, which train youth leaders as sexual-health educators in schools and communities.

The organization's core technology footprint is limited but functional: a Telesalud telemedicine platform that delivers remote consultations via video call or telephone, supported by a WhatsApp-based appointment booking layer (0995001716) and basic diagnostic imaging. CEMOPLAF positions itself as a woman-centered, rights-based provider with an explicit bioethics framework and an emphasis on confidentiality and non-judgmental care for adolescents and vulnerable populations. Its primary service differentiator is the combination of broad specialty coverage under one brand with accessible ("precios accesibles") pricing for mass-market Ecuadorian consumers.

CEMOPLAF generates revenue through patient-paid professional services across its clinical specialties and telemedicine channel. It pursues a direct-to-consumer go-to-market motion: 11 medical centers concentrated in Quito neighborhoods plus 10 additional centers across Esmeraldas, Ibarra, Latacunga, Otavalo, Quevedo, Riobamba, Salcedo, Santo Domingo (two centers), and Tulcán. No enterprise customers, insurance partners, or third-party payers are disclosed, and no revenue figure has been publicly reported. There is no evidence of external investment, parent company, or institutional ownership; the entity operates as an independent private non-profit.

Name

CEMOPLAF

Legal name

CEMOPLAF

Website

https://cemoplaf.org.ec

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CEMOPLAF is a Quito-headquartered Ecuadorian non-profit founded in 1974 that runs 20+ medical centers delivering reproductive, maternal, pediatric, and primary-care services, supplemented by a telemedicine platform and youth-focused sexual-health programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reproductive Healthcare Services

NAICS

Family Planning Centers (62141), Family Planning Centers (621410)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) Clinics (HLAFAJAA)

Keywords

• Reproductive health services
• Family planning
• Gynecology care
• Primary healthcare
• Sexual health education

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations and Procedures: CEMOPLAF generates revenue through patient-paid medical consultations, diagnostic procedures (laboratory tests, ultrasounds), and medical treatments across its multiple specialties including gynecology, pediatrics, urology, and family planning services.
2. Telemedicina Services: Remote medical consultations offered via video or telephone, providing medical orientation, treatment follow-up, and prescription services to patients who cannot visit physical centers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CEMOPLAF operates a network of 20+ medical centers across Ecuador providing integrated healthcare services with a focus on reproductive health, family planning, gynecology, pediatrics, and general medicine. The organization offers direct patient-paid consultations, diagnostic procedures (laboratory and ultrasound), specialty procedures (vasectomy, tubal ligation, colposcopy), and telemedicine consultations. Services are delivered with accessible pricing and a human-centered approach across Ecuador.

Product overview

CEMOPLAF is a healthcare organization offering integrated medical services across Ecuador with over 50 years of experience. The company operates a network of medical centers providing core clinical services including Gynecology, Pediatrics, Family Planning, General Medicine, Urology, Androscopy, Vasectomy, Tubal Ligation, Colposcopy, Pap Smear, Mastology, Prenatal Care, Clinical Laboratory, Ultrasound, Dentistry, and Psychology. The portfolio also includes a specialized Telemedicine service (Telesalud) for remote consultations via video or phone. Two notable sub-programs are CEMOPLAF Adolescente, which trains young people as sexual health leaders in communities, and Mucha Nota, an educational platform about sexuality. The organization focuses on serving families with accessible pricing and a human-centered approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CEMOPLAF Adolescente: Program for adolescents providing information, education, training and clinical and community attention in sexual and reproductive health. Trains young people as leaders who become knowledge disseminators in their communities and schools.
• Mucha Nota

Products and services

• Ginecología (Gynecology) Comprehensive gynecological care for women's health across all life stages, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of reproductive system diseases and routine gynecological checkups.
• Pediatría (Pediatrics) Comprehensive healthcare for children and adolescents from birth through adolescence, encompassing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood illnesses as well as growth and development monitoring.
• Planificación familiar (Family Planning) Informed decision-making support for reproductive health, providing guidance on contraceptive methods, prevention, and health care with confidential and respectful attention.
• Medicina general (General Medicine) Comprehensive primary care for preventive and curative health needs, with healthcare professionals reviewing symptoms, answering questions, and guiding daily care.
• Urología (Urology) Specialty ensuring proper functioning of the urinary system in both sexes and the male reproductive system, with a focus on preventive culture for a full life.
• Androscopía (Androscopy) Essential tool for early detection of lesions imperceptible to the naked eye caused by HPV, warts, or inflammation, enabling detailed evaluation of the male reproductive system.
• Vasectomía (Vasectomy) Safe, minimally invasive permanent contraceptive procedure for men that does not affect sexual desire, erections, or performance, maintaining intimate life unchanged. Reports 99%+ effectiveness with same-day discharge.
• Ligadura de trompas (Tubal Ligation) Permanent, highly effective contraceptive method for women who have decided not to have more children, involving cutting, tying, and cauterizing the fallopian tubes.
• Colposcopía (Colposcopy) Vital examination using high-resolution microscopic evaluation to detect lesions, HPV abnormalities, or early signs of cancer not visible to the naked eye.
• Papanicolaou (Pap Smear) Essential test for early detection of changes in cervical cells to prevent cancer; a quick and simple exam that identifies abnormalities for appropriate treatment.
• Mastología (Mastology) Key specialty for early detection and treatment of breast pathologies, fundamental for identifying nodules, cysts, or initial signs of cancer in a timely manner.
• Control prenatal (Prenatal Care) Comprehensive prenatal monitoring for expectant mothers throughout pregnancy, including periodic reviews, guidance, and continuous follow-up to ensure a healthy pregnancy.
• Laboratorio clínico (Clinical Laboratory) Clinical laboratory services providing simple and safe analyses to assess health status and detect problems early, with modern equipment and fast results.
• Ecografía (Ultrasound) Safe and precise visual studies using modern technology to assess health status, including obstetric, pelvic, abdominal, and breast ultrasounds with high definition.
• Odontología (Dentistry) Comprehensive oral health care including check-ups, cleanings, treatments, and guidance for maintaining healthy teeth and gums with professional and friendly service.
• Psicología (Psychology) Safe and close space for emotional and mental well-being, providing professional listening, guidance, and tools for managing emotions, overcoming difficulties, and strengthening mental health.
• Telesalud (Telemedicine) Remote medical attention via video call or telephone, providing medical guidance, clinical evaluation, treatment follow-up, and prescription services without physical center visits. Accessible from anywhere in Ecuador.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99%+ effectiveness rate for vasectomy procedure
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Profamilia: Colombian non-profit sexual and reproductive health organization with a network of clinics across Colombia. Highly comparable in mission, service mix (gynecology, contraception, adolescent programs), and non-profit clinic-network model.
• INPPARES: Instituto Peruano de Paternidad Responsable — Peruvian non-profit providing sexual and reproductive health services including gynecology, contraception, and adolescent education. Directly comparable in LATAM reproductive health clinic model.
• APROFE: Asociación Pro Bienestar de la Familia Ecuatoriana is an Ecuadorian non-profit sexual and reproductive health organization operating clinics across the country. It is the closest direct peer — same country, same mission, similar service portfolio (gynecology, family planning, STI prevention).
• MEXFAM: Fundación Mexicana para la Planeación Familiar — Mexican non-profit operating clinics focused on family planning, reproductive health, and adolescent education. Same model of community-based reproductive health service delivery.
• BEMFAM: Bem-Estar Familiar no Brasil — Brazilian non-profit family planning and reproductive health organization. Comparable in mission, clinic-network structure, and youth-focused sexual health programming across Latin America.

Broad incumbents

• International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF): Global umbrella organization for reproductive health and rights NGOs, including affiliates in Latin America. CEMOPLAF is an IPPF-affiliated member, making IPPF both a parent federation and a global comparable in mission and scale.
• Auna: Latin American private healthcare network with operations in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru providing outpatient and hospital services. Comparable as a regional incumbent healthcare provider, though much broader and commercial (PEO-backed) versus CEMOPLAF's reproductive health specialization.
• Marie Stopes International (MSI Reproductive Choices): Global reproductive health non-profit operating clinics in dozens of countries including Latin America. Larger scale and broader geographic footprint, but highly comparable service portfolio (contraception, vasectomy, tubal ligation, family planning counseling).

Others

• Cruz Roja Ecuatoriana: Ecuadorian Red Cross providing healthcare services including reproductive and maternal health programs. Comparable as a non-profit healthcare provider operating in Ecuador, though with a different mandate (humanitarian) and not a direct clinic-network competitor.

Regional players

• Sana Sana: Ecuadorian pharmacy and basic outpatient care chain with multiple locations. Comparable as a domestic Ecuadorian healthcare provider with physical footprint, but focused on retail pharmacy rather than reproductive health specialty services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CEMOPLAFEC
• Instagraminstagram.com/cemoplaf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cemoplaf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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