Health
Covering innovations, policy changes, and news in the health sector worldwide.
- Startups
How Salient Advisory Propelled Over $20M into African Healthtech in Five Years
Since its launch in 2020, Salient Advisory has played a central role in scaling African healthtech by facilitating over $20…
- News
Taiwanβs βGo Healthy with Taiwan 2025β Campaign Invites East African Innovators to Tackle Wellness Challenges
Taiwan launches Go Healthy with Taiwan 2025 in East Africa, offering funding and tours to boost wellness innovation.
- Business
NACADAβs 2025 Alcohol Policy Targets Tech, TikTok, and Tumblers: Hereβs Whatβs Changing
What do Glovo, Jumia, and a random boda guy in your estate have in common? Theyβve all been caught in…
- Interesting Reads
AI vs Cancer: How Googleβs Breakthroughs Are Inspiring Hope β and Why Kenya is Ready for the Future
Insights At a Glance: Googleβs AI innovations like AlphaFold are revolutionizing cancer research, accelerating drug discovery, and improving diagnostic accuracy.…
- News
From WATCH 5 to FreeBuds 6: Here Are All the New Gadgets Huawei Just Dropped
If you thought Huawei packed its bags and went silent after the whole U.S. ban drama, think again. The tech…
- News
TikTokβs $2.3M Mental Health Fund Lands in Kenya, Nigeria, and More
In a new announcement, TikTok revealed it’s expanding its Mental Health Education Fund to include 31 organizations in 22 countries,…
- Startups
7 African Startups Selected by i3 to Transform Pharmacy Care with Support from Gates Foundation, MSD, Cencora
Seven African startups to receive up to $225K each from i3 to scale pharmacy-focused healthtech innovations across 19 countries.
- News
Zipline Drones to Deliver Blood, Vaccines and Emergency Drugs in Homa BayΒ County
Homa Bay County expands Zipline drone deliveries to 84 clinics, improving access to emergency medicines amid Kenyaβs ongoing supply crisis.
- News
Samsung and Stanford Medicine Partner to Advance Sleep Apnea Detection and Management via Galaxy Watch
Samsung and Stanford Medicine partner to enhance Galaxy Watch sleep apnea tools with AI-driven daily monitoring and research-led validation.
- Startups
Kenyan Innovators Shine in Africa Prize 2025 with AI, Renewable Energy, and Agri-Tech Solutions
Five Kenyan innovators shortlisted for the 2025 Africa Prize, showcasing AI, renewable energy, and agritech solutions tackling Africaβs challenges.
- Startups
i3 Shifts Focus to Growth-Stage African Healthtechs for 3rd Cohort Amid U.S. Aid “Stop-Work” Directive
i3 shifts focus to support 5-7 growth-stage African healthtechs with $225K grants, responding to U.S. aid directive.
- Startups
i3 Program Opens Applications for Third Cohort to Scale African HealthTech Startups
Discover how the i3 program is empowering African healthtech startups through grants, partnerships, and strategic guidance. Applications for the third…
- Startups
Aurora Health Systems Wins Qualcomm Wireless Reach Award as ‘Make in Africa’ 2024 Mentorship Program Concludes
Qualcomm has marked the successful completion of the second year of its Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program, celebrating innovative…
- News
NHIF to SHA: Did Kenyansβ Data Get Transferred Without Consent?
Kenyans express data privacy concerns as conflicting messages surround NHIF's automatic migration to SHA without explicit consent.
- Startups
Meta Awards $500K to Kenyan AI Projects: Digital Green and Jacaranda Health Lead the Way
Meta awards $500K to Kenyan AI projects, supporting innovative solutions in agriculture and healthcare through its Llama Impact Grants.
