What is Kumu?
Is an integrated drugs management systems designed to facilitate the process of access to good-quality drugs and other pharmaceutical products within a specified geographical area. As a digital healthcare solution it addresses the challenges associated with availability, accessibility and safety of pharmaceutical drugs in societies where it is deployed. Kumu is registered with the Nigeria Copyrights Commission as Integrated Drug Management System. The proprietary right imbedded in Kumu is owned Firmament Associates Limited owned by the duo of Engr Charles James and Dr. Temidayo Yemi Eniola. In view of the value Kumu brings to the health sector and professionals in the pharmaceutical industry it enjoys the full endorsement of members of the Association of Community Pharmacist of Nigeria who serve as advisory board members to ensure Kumu adheres to global pharmacy practice.

Vision Statement: To be the first reference point in search of effective medicines across the country
Kumu Mission: We commit to safely and conveniently make information on needed pharmaceutical drugs available to individuals at all times in real-time

Kumu Propositions:
Kumu database of approved outlets for the sale of pharmaceutical drugs ensures that patients only buying pharmaceutical drugs from only authorized individuals involved in the distribution and dispensing of pharmaceutical drugs.
Kumu drug search engine makes it convenient, easy and faster for patients to identify outlets nearest to them where they can procure drugs that have been prescribed to them for their medical care. This feature can also be used by sales outlets to ensure the availability of all drugs through the collaborative opportunity it provides outlets registered on Kumu.

Kumu drug match facilitates the appropriate dispensing of drugs to patients. In the recommendation and dispensing of drug brand to patient their active ingredients, patient`s medical status and allergies are given consideration.
Kumu provides regulated and registered pharmaceutical drugs manufactures, importers and retail outlets with greater visibility and improved patronage. This is possible because their business details are stored on the platform which can be sourced using the search engine.

Kumu dashboard and report feature provides industry stakeholders with relevant information for research, product development, opportunities recognition and formulation of government policies.

Users of KUMU
Pharmacies: These consist of only outlets owned and operated by an individual who is a member of a recognized pharmaceutical professional body that is appropriately registered. They will use this platform to gain visibility, facilitate partnership with other professional and provide customers with drug on their inventory in real-time. They only have ability to change the details of their resident Pharmacist and their stock records under defined circumstances.
Pharmacists: These are professionals who are recognized by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria and licensed to practice as pharmacist in Nigeria. To enjoy the full benefit of their registration they must be registered with their professional association in this case the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) and Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN). In using Kumu they will get wider visibility and will have the opportunity of collaborating with other professionals. They will be able to better the feature of this App to better evaluate patients in the dispensing of recommended drugs.
Private Individuals: will have the capacity to provide their bio statistics and details of their health status which are relevant in the dispensing of drugs. This will ensure they are only sold brands of drugs that are fit for them. They can also use the platform to search identify safe and approved drugs. They can also use the platform to identify drugs outlets that store recommended drugs granting them easy and fast access to needed drugs without compromising quality.
Transport and logistics Service provider who register on Kumu will have the opportunity to advertise their services and gain wider visibility. Their enrolment makes it possible for their services to be identified and procured in the safe movement and distribution of drugs across the country. Their access as organisations is limited to their capacity to provide details of the assets and equipments they have that can be used to store and distribute drugs across the country.