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.
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.
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.
Africa – 24% of the world’s disease burden, only 1% of its healthcare expenditure Published by Kate Douglas on 3 March 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to KPMG’s Africa head of life sciences about Africa’s healthcare industry challenges.
Lessons from India for Africa’s healthcare entrepreneurs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 July 2014 African healthcare entrepreneurs can learn a lot from their peers in India.
Ghanaian businessman leaves European banking job to return home Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 October 2013 Samuel Waterberg returned to Ghana to “contribute to the development of my country”.
Ghanaian private healthcare company outlines three reasons for its success Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 October 2013 Accra’s Diagnostic Centre offers afforable, high quality examinations to its patients.
Private sector eyeing opportunities in Africa’s healthcare industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 September 2013 The healthcare sector offers opportunities for investment across Africa.
African middle-class creating opportunities for private healthcare Published by Femi Adewunmi on 6 March 2012 There is a strong demand in Africa for quality, world-class private healthcare, especially from the emerging middle-class, foreign investors, government and health insurers.