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Learn about startups attempting to solve Africa’s numerous health challenges with technology, and the policies, regulations & cultural obstacles facing them.

African healthtech startups can’t solve the continent’s rising healthcare worker emigration problem, but they can mitigate it

Victoria Fakiya

17 hours ago

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Ugandan healthtech startup, clinicPesa, helps customers save to finance their medical expenses

Less than 1% of Ugandans have health insurance, indicating that a few people have access to affordable healthcare. As an alternative to health insurance, clinicPesa, founded in 2017, offers healthcare financing to Ugandans.

Victoria Fakiya

1 week ago

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Obtaining health insurance is mandatory in Nigeria; here is how to get it

In May 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Bill into law, ensuring access to healthcare for all Nigerians and legal residents. This article discusses various health insurance options and how to pick the right one.

Victoria Fakiya

2 weeks ago

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Nigerian mental healthtech startup, Blueroomcare, wants to provide therapy to everyone with a mental illness

Blueroomcare began in 2021 as a WhatsApp group where members could get mental health advice and information. Launched in 2022 as a mental healthtech startup, the company wants to provide therapy to everyone, starting with Nigerians.

Victoria Fakiya

3 weeks ago

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Mobile apps, EHRs, and other tech tools assisting Africans in managing and preventing diseases

Disease prevention and management in Africa is a significant challenge for various reasons, including limited access to medical professionals and insufficient funding. We look at how to prevent and manage some diseases on the continent.

Victoria Fakiya

4 weeks ago

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Electronic health and medical records can improve healthcare in Africa, but there are obstacles to their widespread adoption

Electronic health and medical records in Africa can revolutionise healthcare delivery and improve health outcomes. This article summarises the current state of EHR and EMR adoption in Africa, emphasising their benefits and challenges.

Victoria Fakiya

1 month ago

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Self-diagnosis is good, but here’s where you draw the line

Self-diagnosis is a rapidly growing trend in Africa due to the rise of tech tools. But is this a revolutionary step forward or a dangerous precedent that affects an individual’s overall health?

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

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COVID-19 brought a surge in African healthtech innovation, but how viable are the startups now?

Due to COVID-19, Africa's healthtech sector has experienced continued growth, coming second in Africa in 2021 and accounting for 8% of Africa's funding. But, with the end of the pandemic in sight, how viable are healthtech startups?

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

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Mental Health Act 2021: Impact on health tech startups will be ‘mental’

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Mental Health Bill 2021 into law on January 5, 2023. While this is a significant win for stakeholders, what does it mean for Nigerians and healthtech startups?

Victoria Fakiya

3 months ago

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4 tech innovations that can make life easy for physically challenged Africans

Today is the#InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities, and we’re looking at technological innovations that could make life easy for physically challenged people in Africa.

Bolu Abiodun

1 year ago

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How technology can improve your sex life in Africa

In Africa, sex and sexual health are seldom discussed, leading to many avoidable issues. @latoria_ria explores sexual health and how tech can improve your sex life.

Victoria Fakiya

1 year ago

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Nigeria’s CribMD acquires Charisland Pharmaceuticals to facilitate quick drug deliveries to patients

Two months after a $2.6 million seed round, healthtech startup, @crib_md acquires pharmaceutical chain, Charisland Pharmaceuticals Group to reduce drug delivery timelines for its subscribers.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

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How tech tools create a safe space for sexual violence survivors in Nigeria

June 19 is #IDESV, the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. With the UN hinting at an increase in cases due to COVID-19, we explore how tech tools are improving the Nigerian situation.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 years ago

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A lamplight on technology and autism spectrum disorder in Africa

On this #AutisticPrideDay2021, we explore how using the right technology tools and eliminating stigma can help children living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Africa lead better and happier lives.

Joy Matthew

2 years ago

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#WorldBloodDonorDay: 5 startups improving access to safe blood in Africa

Between 2013 and 2016, the @WHO reported that blood donations in Africa, which rose from about 3.9m units to 4.4m units, represent only 50% of the blood required. Here are five African startups using technology to provide access to safe blood.#WorldBloodDonorDay

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

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Global Wellness Day: Protecting mental health with technology

In celebration of #GlobalWellnessDay, we discuss how technology is protecting mental wellness, in Africa, and explore apps and platforms protecting Africans from mental health disorders.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

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