# Welcome To Pharmachain AI The global pharmaceutical market is currently valued at approximately USD 1.65 trillion and is projected to reach USD 2.35 trillion by 2030. The United States represents a significant portion of this market, with over 41,000 pharmacies serving its population. Emerging markets, such as those in Africa, are poised for substantial growth. In Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, approximately 4,500 pharmacies are catering to diverse healthcare needs. As the market expands, it becomes increasingly challenging to ensure a smart, quick and efficient access to medications. One of the key vulnerabilities exposed by COVID-19 and associated lockdowns is the lack of a global decentralised healthcare (DeHC) system that is accessible to everyone worldwide. One that is virtually and remotely accessible 24/7 without reliance on third parties and intermediaries. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://pharmachainai.gitbook.io/pharmachain/readme.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.