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. 

May 9, 2023
Issue 8

In the News

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Originally launched in Rwanda, drone-delivery startup, Zipline, boosts valuation to $4.2 billion. This startup, which also delivers medical supplies in Kenya, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria, has secured additional funding to scale its drone delivery service and recently unveiled a new drone called the Platform 2. Read more.

mPharma partners with leading Ghanaian private health insurance provider, Acacia Health Insurance. Members with this health insurance plan can now access any of mPharma’s mutti pharmacies in Ghana. Read more.

Unique tech solutions and products are revolutionizing the African health tech sector.  Ventures Africa highlights 9 health tech startups innovating to improve the African health tech ecosystem through technology. Read more.

Did You Miss It?

🎉Mental health tech startup, Nguvu Health, celebrates its 2-year anniversary. Over the past 2 years, this startup has successfully facilitated 2500+ sessions & 10,500+ screening tests across several countries. Read more.

Perspectives

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How might the newly proposed Nigerian bill impact telemedicine startups? In an effort to mitigate the brain drain of healthcare professionals, the proposed bill will mandate that medical and dental students practice in Nigeria for a minimum of 5 years prior to obtaining their license. 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.

Applications are open until May 21 for The Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East.Learn more

Who’s Hiring

🇳🇬 Helium Health is hiring Growth and Senior Growth Associates.

🇪🇬 Nawah Scientific is hiring a Sales Account Manager.

🇳🇬 DrugStoc is hiring Field Sales Representatives.

🇪🇹 Orbit Health is hiring a Full Stack Developer Intern. 

🇬🇭 minoHealth AI Labs is hiring a Medical Data Analyst intern.

🇰🇪 TIBU Health is hiring a Customer Acquisition Manager, Virtual Care Provider, and Logistics Officer.

🌍 Field Intelligence is hiring a Group Finance Lead.

🇰🇪 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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