May 23, 2023
Issue 9
In the News
In partnership with Canadian firm, Ethnomet, the Nigerian Government launches new telemedicine platform, NigComHealth. This platform enables virtual medical visits with licensed healthcare professionals and is designed to seamlessly integrate with over 80 federal and state-owned government hospitals. Read more.
Egyptian health tech startup, Rology, receives feature in the Philips Foundation annual report. The report titled ‘Partnering to Provide Healthcare Access to Over 26 Million People in Underserved Communities’ emphasizes the impactful work of the on-demand tele-radiology platform. Since 2017, Rology has generated over 500,000 patient screening reports. Read more.
Forbes highlights Malaica, a pioneering femtech startup, and its digital health solution that is driving advancements in maternal health support in Kenya. By leveraging midwives, AI, and WhatsApp, this startup’s mission is to lower the maternal mortality rate by providing pregnant women with affordable and trustworthy support. Read more.
Did You Miss It?
🎉Healthtracka celebrated their 2nd anniversary! In the past 2 years, the at-home testing platform has expanded their team, launched their HPV testing kit, and received several awards. Congrats to the team! Read more.
Perspectives
How can Africa keep up with digital health’s fast paced growth?  This article highlights the importance of harnessing the skills of local talent to provide home grown digital health solutions. Read more.
Funds, Fundraising, & Opportunities
Applications are open until June 26th for the Investing in Innovation (i3) health tech program. Learn More.
In partnership with AWS, Africarena has launched its Fem-Tech Startup Innovation Challenge. Apply here.
Who’s Hiring
🇿🇦 Quro Medical is hiring Registered Nurses.
🇳🇬 Casava is hiring a Head of Insurance, Key Account Manager, Product Manager, Product Designer.
🇳🇬 Lifestores Healthcare is hiring a Retail Operations Manager.
🇳🇬 Helium Health is hiring Growth and Senior Growth Associates.
🇳🇬 DrugStoc is hiring Field Sales Representatives.
🇰🇪 TIBU Health is hiring a Medical Officer and Business Development Officer.
Please reach out if you’re hiring and would like to add your listing!