Every Tuesday we send out a curated newsletter on all things health tech innovation in Africa. These are the highlights from a previous edition. If you’re interested in subscribing, you can do so at the bottom of this page. 

April 25, 2023
Issue 6

In the News

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Leading telco provider, Airtel partners with insurance provider AXA Mansard to provide affordable digital health plans in Nigeria. With this unique offering, Airtel users can bundle a health insurance plan with their monthly mobile subscription plan to access healthcare consultations, treatments, and medications at a low, affordable cost. Read more.

New health tech consulting firm, INC Consulting Africa, launches with the mission of advancing healthcare innovation across Africa. Dr. Philip Ikeme, a renowned health tech professional, and Irene Nwaukwa, a seasoned healthcare marketing expert, cofounded the firm which offers marketing, business, and research guidance to healthcare startups and companies seeking to enhance their operations. Read more.

Hurone AI, a medtech startup, leverages AI to enhance breast cancer treatment in Rwanda. Its user-centric software enables effective communication between doctors and breast cancer patients regarding medications and treatments, while also collecting valuable patient data to improve the quality of care. Read more.

Did You Miss It?

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Afrihealth, a tech driven healthcare company, launches its comprehensive mobile health app, Rigour+. Starting with Nigeria, the app has been designed to revolutionize healthcare for Africans, providing solutions for emergency care, prescription management, medication authentication, and telehealth services. Read More.

Perspectives

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How are electronic prescriptions revolutionizing pharmacies in South Africa?  Netcare, a leading SA private healthcare provider, has successfully implemented an e-scripting process throughout its hospital systems. This implementation has led to significant improvements in medication safety and the efficient discharge of prescriptions. 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.

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, Virtual Care Provider, and Logistics Officer.

🌍 Field Intelligence is hiring a Group Finance Lead.

🇿🇦 Quro Medical is hiring a Senior Software Engineer.

🇰🇪 M-TIBA is hiring an ICT intern.

🇳🇬 Intron Health is hiring a Grant Writer.

Please reach out if you’re hiring and would like to add your listing!

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