Botswana
Health

Drones Deliver Blood to Prevent Maternal Death in Botswana

For women in Botswana, especially those living in remote communities where medical supplies and blood may not be in stock, giving birth

COVID-19
Funding Health Investment

Development Bank of Austria (OeEB) and EIB Launch Є100mn African Private Sector COVID-19 Resilience Investment Initiative

Entrepreneurs and businesses most impacted by economic, health, and social challenges triggered by COVID-19 will be able to benefit from

LifeQ
Funding Health Investment Venture Capital

SA’s E-health Company LifeQ Secures $47m Investment

LifeQ, the South African e-health company, has announced it has secured $47 million from top investors around the world. LifeQ co-founders Laurence Olivier,

CribMD
Funding Health Investment Startup Venture Capital

Nigerian Healthtech Startup, CribMD Secures $2.6m Funding For Product Growth & Expansion

CribMD, a Nigerian healthtech startup, has raised $2.6 million for product growth and expansion. The investors in the seed round

Chekkit
Health Technology

Chekkit’s Drug Verification Project Goes National in Aghanistan After Successful Pilot

After a successful pilot of Chekkit’s drug verification solution in collaboration with blockchain partner, Fantom Foundation, the Afghanistan Ministry of Health

COVID-19
Health Regulation

FG Reintroduces COVID-19 Restrictions, Shuts Down Clubs, and Restricts Public Gatherings

The Federal Government has reintroduced COVID-19 restrictions across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The new directive

Cassava Fintech
Fintech Health Partnership

Cassava Fintech, Mastercard to Partner on Fintech Solutions For Covid-19 Response in Africa

Cassava Fintech and Mastercard have entered into a strategic partnership to advance digital inclusion across Africa and collaborate on a

AURA
Health Press Release Security

South African Startup, AURA, on What it Takes to go Global

AURA, South Africa’s leading security and medical response platform, recently announced its expansion into Kenya, followed closely by a move into

Quro Medical
Funding Health Startup Venture Capital

South Africa’s Quro Medical Secures $1.1m From SA & Kenyan Investors

Quro Medical, South African healthcare startup, has secured $1.1 million in seed funding led by Enza Capital (Kenya) and Mohau

COVID-19
Facebook Health Social Media

Facebook Partners WHO to Launch New Campaign Aimed at Combating COVID-19 Misinformation in Africa

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic Facebook has been working to connect people to accurate information and reduce misinformation on its platforms.