Health
Covering innovations, policy changes, and news in the health sector worldwide.
- Startups
Meet the Top 5 Innovative Startups in the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2023
Five innovative South African startups selected for Irish Tech Challenge 2023, receiving funding, Ireland networking tour, and support.
- Startups
Gates Foundation backs 29 African Healthcare Startups in i3 Second Cohort
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-supported i3 unveils 29 healthcare startups from 21 African countries, driving innovation and accessibility.
- Startups
Global Startup Awards Africa Summit: UNICEF Ethiopia Joins the Cause
UNICEF Ethiopia partners with Global Startup Awards Africa 2023 Summit to empower youth and drive innovation.
- News
Kenya Ranks Fourth in African Medical Technology Device Exports
Kenya ranks 4th in African medical technology exports, faces skills gap, growth potential in AI-based healthcare.
- News
20 African Female Tech Founders Selected for 2023 Future is Female Mentorship Program
African female tech founders selected for Future is Female Mentorship Program, boosting innovation in 2023.
- News
African Health Tech Boom: New Report Reveals Government-Innovator Partnerships
Report reveals African governments and tech innovators collaborate to digitize local health supply chains, boosting efficiency and outcomes.
- News
KCB, Britam Target SMEs in Health Insurance Distribution Deal
KCB, NBK, and Britam General Insurance collaborate to offer affordable health insurance plans targeted at SMEs in Kenya.
- Startups
Google Africa, C. Moore Media, and Allison+Partners Collaborate for Fourth Edition of The Future is Female Program
Google Africa partners with C. Moore Media and Allison+Partners for The Future is Female Mentorship Program, empowering African tech founders.
- News
Neuralink Gets FDA Approval for Pioneering Neurotech Clinical Trial
Elon Musk's Neuralink secures FDA approval for its first human trial, marking a significant milestone in neurotech
- Announcements
Roche Invests in Kenya as Part of Its 10-Year Africa Diagnostics Strategy
Swiss healthcare firm Roche expands its legal presence in Kenya to drive its 10-year Africa diagnostics strategy.
- News
AstraZeneca Launches Africa Health Innovation Hub to Improve Healthcare Access
AstraZeneca launched Africa Health Innovation Hub to improve healthcare access, equity, and innovation with partnerships.
- Announcements
Zuri Health launches program to support people with chronic illnesses
Zuri health explains that people suffering from chronic illness have health needs that current health-care delivery systems don't address
- Announcements
Safaricom, M-Pesa foundations invest KES 38 Million in Homa Bay to boost maternal healthcare
Homa Bay residents to benefit from healthcare boost after Safaricom through its two Foundations unveiled facilities worth KES 38 million.
- Startups
i3 selects 30 health startups in Africa to receive $50,000 grant and support
i3 selected startups will receive a $50,000 grant and support to catalyse growth-driven partnerships with donors, industry and institutions.
- Announcements
Lancet diagnostic services now available through Ponea Online platform
Customers seeking diagnostics services from Lancet Kenya now have an opportunity to access the same conveniently through Ponea Health
