May 30, 2023
Issue 11
In the News
Intron Health leverages artificial intelligence to build speech-to-text software tailored for African healthcare workers. Currently in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, & Ghana, this startup leverages datasets of African accents to power its advanced technology, facilitating rapid and efficient note-taking for medical professionals. Read more.
Fintech startup, Kippa, partners with health tech WellaHealth to provide healthcare services to over 3,000 SMEs in Nigeria. Through this partnership, Kippa’s merchants and app users will have access to WellaHealth’s affordable health insurance plans and services, such as telemedicine consultations and drug discounts. Read more.
The African Development Bank establishes new African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation. This foundation will focus on improving Africa’s access to technologies required for vaccine, medicine, and pharmaceutical production. Read more.
Did You Miss It?
🎉Jacaranda Health has been selected among five finalists for a $10 million Maternal & Infant Health Award. The grant competition hosted by The Patchwork Collective, ICONIQ Impact, and Lever for Change will provide each finalist with a one-time $200,000 planning grant, with one finalist receiving the remaining 9 million towards the end of the year. Read more.
Perspectives
10 health tech startups driving telemedicine services across Africa. Discover the work of various startups transforming the way medical services are delivered including Dabadoc, Otida, Zuri Health, and many more. 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 a Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Administrator, Financial Manager, Strategy Associate, and many other positions.
🇳🇬 mDoc is hiring a Senior Manager.
🇳🇬 Casava is hiring a Head of Insurance, Key Account Manager, Product Manager, Product Designer.
🌍 Helium Health is hiring Growth and Senior Growth Associates.
🇳🇬 Lifestores Healthcare is hiring a Retail Operations Manager.
Please reach out if you’re hiring and would like to add your listing!