What is Zapmed and how does it work?

Contro is an online telehealth platform that provides virtual consultations with licensed doctors for sexual health and confidence products. You select a service, complete a health questionnaire, book a video consultation with a partner doctor, and receive prescribed medication delivered discreetly to your home, typically as part of a subscription.

What countries does Zapmed operate in?

Contro operates in South Africa, with the ability to deliver to anywhere in the country including townships, rural areas, and cities like Soweto, Khayelitsha, and Alexandra.

Who is Zapmed best suited for?

Contro is suited for South Africans seeking discreet, convenient access to sexual health services including birth control, erectile dysfunction treatment, hair loss treatment, STI testing, and other sexual health products without the inconvenience of in-person doctor visits.

Zapmed: Overview, Features, Pricing & Funding

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Zapmed is a South Africa-focused telehealth platform for adults who want online doctor consultations, prescriptions, and delivered treatment plans for everyday health needs.

Key capabilities include:

Online assessments and doctor consultations for conditions across weight loss, skincare, women’s health, men’s health, sexual health, and general health (including virtual GP consults).
Prescription-based treatment pathways guided by licensed South African doctors, with treatment determined according to clinical guidelines and patient needs.
Medication dispensing and delivery via SAPC-registered pharmacy partners, with discreet door-to-door delivery.
Ongoing support for longer-term care, including health coach support for weight loss, automatic refills for chronic services, and support for medical aid claims.