Healthcare

Start-up snapshot: An unintrusive device for monitoring vitals of sick children

Published by Kate Douglas on 6 July 2016

A husband-and-wife team were urged by their son’s medical condition to come up with a device that allowed continuous monitoring of temperature and heart rate.

Not easy selling insurance to the bottom of the pyramid, even at $1 a month

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 June 2016

Tanzanian entrepreneur Lilian Makoi last year unveiled a health insurance product costing as little as $1 a month.

How this health worker transitioned into a media entrepreneur

Published by Jabulile Sopete on 8 June 2016

‘I had no know-how in publishing, so my biggest challenge was figuring out how to start a magazine and the business of running one.’

Changing the way Accra pharmacies operate with the click of an app

Published by Kate Douglas on 1 June 2016

MedRX is a new app that connects patients to pharmacies to ensure they can easily access the medicines they need.

The DIY test for malaria that could be a game-changer for Africa

Published by Kate Douglas on 24 May 2016

Nigerian Eddy Agbo, CEO of Fyodor Biotechnologies, has developed a malaria test that allows the general population to diagnose themselves.

Q&A: Philips Africa CEO discusses healthcare trends (Part 2)

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2016

In the second of our two-part interview with JJ van Dongen, Philips CEO for Africa, he speaks about emerging trends in the continent’s healthcare industry.

Q&A: Philips Africa CEO shares thoughts on investing in the continent (Part 1)

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 May 2016

‘As a company we tailor our investment based on what we see happening in different parts of the continent.’

Rwanda set to become first country to deliver cargo using commercial drones

Published by Kate Douglas on 6 May 2016

Drones could leapfrog traditional road and rail infrastructure needs.

Seeing opportunities for private hospitals in off-the-beaten-track locations

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 March 2016

Dr Abdi Mohamed is making healthcare investments in Kenya’s northeastern region.

Private health sectors across Africa offer significant business investment returns

Published by Nicole Serfontein on 2 February 2016

Rising chronic conditions, population growth, increasing life-expectancy and poverty stricken public health systems in Africa invites private sector investment and participation.

Private equity firm discusses Ethiopia pharma investment

Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 January 2016

UK-based private equity firm 54 Capital has entered Ethiopia’s pharmaceutical market through an investment into Addis Pharmaceutical Factory.

Trends shaping pharma industry in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 23 October 2015

As growth in developed markets stagnates, companies in the life sciences and healthcare market are increasingly looking for growth in Africa.

Africa: A hub for innovation in medical diagnostic solutions?

Published by Ilk-nur Hendricks on 21 October 2015

However challenging the healthcare environment may be, SSA presents significant opportunities for developing technologies that transforms lives.

Ex-Kalahari.com CEO discusses his health e-commerce venture

Published by Justin Probyn on 12 October 2015

‘There are a lot of similarities between e-commerce principles and traditional retail – and often this is forgotten when setting up an e-commerce operation.’