Vula Mobile

Vula Mobile is a South African health-tech company that operates a digital referral and specialist communication platform designed to connect primary care health workers in underserved and rural areas with specialists. Founded in 2014 by Dr. William Mapham, Vula Mobile's app enables healthcare workers to quickly seek specialist advice, send referrals with structured clinical data, and coordinate patient care — reducing delays and improving outcomes in resource-limited settings. The platform has been adopted across South Africa's public health system and has been validated in peer-reviewed research demonstrating its impact on patient coordination and referral efficiency. Vula primarily serves government health systems, district hospitals, and NGO-funded health programs across sub-Saharan Africa.