In South Africa, the average patient has to wait over 3 hours to pick up their prescribed medication. The time wasted and the overall hassle leads to many life saving drugs being left uncollected, and ultimately to worse health outcomes for those suffering from chronic diseases like HIV.

Pelebox makes it easy for patients to pick up their medication through a network of smart lockers. They’ve installed self-service digital lockers at health clinics and high-traffic locations, giving patients quick, hassle-free access to their medications. With a focus on quality assurance, Pelebox ensures the right meds are packed for the right patient at the right time, making healthcare more efficient and accessible. They also make prescription renewals easy for patients with chronic conditions, allowing them to renew every six months.

Neo Hutiri was an engineer working in the steel manufacturing industry before he became a social entrepreneur. Inspired by his own battle with tuberculosis and the hours he wasted at his local clinic collecting medication, he founded Pelebox. Neo holds degrees in Electrical and Industrial Engineering from the University of Cape Town and the University of Witwatersrand, with a focus on building simple, scalable technologies for public healthcare. Pelebox was also named one of Time Magazine’s Top 100 Inventions of 2019.