April 18, 2023
Issue 5
In the News
Health tech startup, Chekkit, secures additional funding to scale its blockchain-powered drug safety and tracking solution. The undisclosed funding round will be used to add more pharmaceutical manufacturers to their platform and expand to new markets. Read more
After months of operational struggles, Healthlane announces changes to its business model. The health tech startup’s new plan involves discontinuing in-person lab testing, refreshing its current customer database, and restarting at a new location. Read More.
Carepoint, a leading digital health startup, has announced a strategic partnership with Akila Labs, an innovative biotech startup, to collaborate on the creation and launch of a groundbreaking initiative known as the ‘Digital Highway for Health’. Carepoint and Akila Labs partnership aims to improve patient data management using Akila’s AI technology across Carepoint’s 65+ health facilities in 4 African countries, advancing care for over 1 million patients. Read more.
Did You Miss It?
AstraZeneca recently announced the launch of an African HealthTech Hub, which will focus on harnessing technology to improve healthcare delivery across the continent. The hub will partner with African organizations and leverage advanced technologies such as advanced AI to deliver high-quality health tools to patients. Read more
Perspectives
How is the Africa CDC enhancing health outcomes through its New Public Health Order? By offering technical expertise and direct support, the CDC is actively engaged in financing, digitalization, and local manufacturing initiatives aimed at strengthening African health systems. Read more.
Funds, Fundraising, & Opportunities
Applications are open until May 7 for the Africa MedTech Challenge. Learn More.
In partnership with AWS, Africarena has launched its Fem-Tech Startup Innovation Challenge. Apply here.
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
TIBU Health is hiring a Customer Acquisition Manager.
Intron Health is hiring a Grant Writer.
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.
Please reach out if you’re hiring and would like to add your listing!