About Dira Care
Care that Connects.
That’s Our Mission.
We started Dira Care because we saw too many families lost in the system - and believed there was a better way. Non-clinical, dignified, and deeply human.
Why we started
“We believed there was a better way - non-clinical, dignified, and deeply human.”
— Dira Care Founders
Three moments that started everything
A mother missing chemotherapy because she couldn’t afford transport.
A son in the diaspora unsure if his father took his medication.
A nurse spending hours on appointment reminders instead of patient care.
Dira
Oromo language
Dira
“Bridge” - a structure that connects two places separated by a gap.
Kiswahili language
Dira
“Compass, direction” - an instrument that shows the way when the path is unclear.
WE ARE BOTH: a bridge to the care you need,
and a compass when the path is unclear.
and a compass when the path is unclear.
Purpose
Our mission.
Our vision.
Our Mission
To improve patient outcomes by helping individuals navigate the healthcare system efficiently, affordably, and with dignity.
Our Vision
To become the trusted bridge between patients, healthcare providers, insurers, and community resources across Africa.
Why Dira Care
What makes us
different
01
We are non-clinical.
We don’t diagnose or treat. We coordinate and advocate.
02
We are local.
Our navigators come from the communities they serve, speak the languages, understand the context.
03
We are hybrid.
Digital technology + human relationships. Not one or the other.
04
We are affordable.
We believe navigation should not be a luxury.
The Team
Meet the people
behind the bridge.
A. N. Other
Founder & Chief Executive
Public health professional with a background in community health systems and patient advocacy.
Jane Doe
Navigator Operations Lead
Registered nurse with 8 years in outpatient care. Leads navigator training and programme development.
Mary Jane
Partnerships Lead
Health systems specialist with experience in hospital management and donor-funded community health programmes.
Richard Roe
Rural & Community Navigation
Social worker with deep roots in Kisii County. Leads our rural outreach and CHP collaboration model.
I became a navigator because I watched my grandmother navigate cancer alone. No one should do that.
— Amina, Senior Patient Navigator
Join our journey
Whether you need a navigator, want to partner,
or believe in our vision - we’d love to meet you.
Individuals & families
I need a navigator
for a loved one.
Organisations
I want to Partner
with Dira Care
Believers in the vision
