April 4, 2023
Issue 3
In the News
Bill & Melinda Gates-funded project highlights Rocket Health, a Ugandan telemedicine startup, for its work advancing Uganda’s healthcare landscape with tech-based solutions. The feature showcases the remarkable impact of Rocket Health’s integrated system, which seamlessly combines 24/7 telemedicine, lab, and pharmacy services to cater to Uganda’s burgeoning middle class. Read more
Partnering with Olink, a NASDAQ-listed Swedish health tech firm, South African proteomic facility D-CYPHR is leveraging advanced technology to drive research on tuberculosis and other diseases. D-CYPHR is the first service provider to launch three of Olink’s cutting-edge technology platforms, specifically designed to support targeted protein biomarker discovery. Read more
AfyaRekod, a Kenyan digital health data platform, announces a strategic partnership with Benacare, a leading Kenyan home health care company. Through the AfyaRekod digital record platform, this partnership unlocks enhanced visibility into care for Benacare’s homecare patients, ultimately leading to an improved patient experience. Read more
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🎉 Sunday, April 2nd was World Autism Awareness Day! This article explores the topic of autism acceptance in Africa and highlights how technology has played a crucial role in raising awareness about this neurodevelopmental disorder, increasing understanding, and promoting acceptance. Read more
Perspectives
How can health tech startups reduce the brain drain of African healthcare professionals? This article examines the primary reasons behind the emigration of African healthcare professionals and suggests that health tech startups can mitigate the issue by offering more job opportunities, improved training, and new career prospects to retain skilled professionals in their home countries. Read more
Funds, Fundraising, & Opportunities
African tech startup funding declines by 57% in Q1 of 2023. Check out the Next HealthTech Africa Funding Tracker to see which health tech startups received funding. Learn 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
🇳🇬 Emergency Response Africa is hiring a Sales Representative.
🇳🇬 Clafiya is hiring a Product Designer and Business Development Manager.
🇰🇪 Access Afya is hiring a Commercial Director.
🇳🇬 EHA Clinics is hiring a Human Resources Coordinator.
🇨🇲 Waspito is hiring a Software Developer.
Please reach out if you’re hiring and would like to add your listing!