April 11, 2023
Issue 4
In the News
mPharma officially launches new health subscription plan, mutti+, providing Nigerians with non-urgent patient care for less than $2 a month. Launched on World Health Day, this initiative collaborates with pharmacies throughout Nigeria to provide patients with access to consultations, lab tests, and medications, all for a low monthly payment. Read more
Villgro Africa announces the 10 healthcare startups selected for their 2023 Home Grown Solutions Accelerator. In partnership with AUDA NEPAD, Japan International Cooperation Agency, and BCG, Villgro Africa will provide these startups with customized advisory support from industry experts as they prepare to scale their companies. Read more.
Healthtech startup, Chekker, improves lab testing access in Nigeria. With the Chekker platform, lab testing can be conveniently ordered online and completed from the comfort of the home. Read more.
Did You Miss It?
Infiuss Health named as one of the top 10 Clinical Trial Management System Providers in 2023 by Life Science Review Magazine. With its decentralized clinical trial platform, Infiuss Health helps researchers conduct studies in Africa, promoting research diversity and ultimately leading to improved research outcomes. Read more
Perspectives
How can Kenya’s health tech sector ecosystem benefit from the establishment of the newly proposed biotechnology center? This article reviews the proposed partnership plan for the biotech hub and suggests how this hub can provide new opportunities, investments, and partnerships for Kenyan health tech startups. Read more.
Funds, Fundraising, & Opportunities
The Techpoint Africa Q1 2023 African startup funding review predicts that at its current rate, health tech startups may match or exceed the amount of funding they raised in 2022. Read more
ShEquity Partners is accepting applications for their ShEquity Business Accelerator program, which offers funding and assistance to female entrepreneurs. The deadline to apply is April 21. Learn more
Applications are open until May 21 for The Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East. Learn more
Who’s Hiring
🇪🇹 Orbit Health is hiring a Junior Development Intern.
🇳🇬 Emergency Response Africa is hiring a Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Dispatcher.
🇰🇪 AfyaRekod is hiring Field Sales Agents.
🇳🇬 Healthtracka is hiring Sales & Growth Associates.
Please reach out if you’re hiring and would like to add your listing!