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Africa CDC has launched the Africa HealthTech Marketplace to bridge the healthcare gap on the continent. This digital platform, unveiled at the Africa Health-Tech Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, provides accessible, scalable health solutions to tackle Africa’s healthcare challenges. With 600 million people lacking basic medical services, this platform is a game-changer, showcasing local innovations and helping healthcare providers, policymakers, and technologists implement the right solutions for their communities. “The Africa HealthTech Marketplace is a game-changer for healthcare in Africa. By offering a platform that showcases local, scalable solutions, we are empowering healthcare providers across the continent to access the tools they need to improve health outcomes, said H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Africa CDC Director General in his keynote address during the launch. “Showcasing a variety of locally designed, scalable digital health solutions, we created the Marketplace to make it easier for governments, health providers, and development organizations to implement the right solutions for their communities,” said Dr Jean Philbert NSENGIMANA (FAPH), Chief Digital Advisor at Africa CDC. “With the online marketplace, access to technology is easier and more reliable. Helping community innovators and changemakers to provide the services that people need to live healthy. It’s our hope that this will become a vibrant community that provides insights into these digital tools and their usage,” said Diana Sang, Africa Director at Digital Impact Alliance. This new platform is set to empower healthcare systems and enhance digital transformation across Africa! Read more at https://lnkd.in/dyGvrFJD #AfricaHealthTech #DigitalHealth #AfricaCDC #HealthInnovation #HealthTech #DigitalTransformation

#digitalhealth is changing the way we think about healthcare, and Samuel Knauss will be at the World Health Summit’s side event, 'Digital Health Unbound', on the 16.10. to be part of the conversation, organized by the Global Digital Last Mile Health Lab at the Charité Center for Global Health together with the Geneva Digital Health Hub and the Digital Transformations of Health Lab (DTH-Lab) in Geneva. What’s on the agenda? The big question: How can digital health leap over borders and break down barriers? How can we make sure it’s not just about fancy tech but about real, tangible access to care for everyone? It’s all about collaboration, innovation, and scaling solutions – the kind of work that fuels everything we do. We’ve been doing this since 2022 – building a digitally-enabled ecosystem that connects producers, healthcare providers, and companies. Our platform triangulates and validates data on health and livelihoods (all with a lock-tight grip on privacy), bringing healthcare to thousands of small-scale producers across Ghana, Madagascar, Ecuador, and Venezuela. So, when we say we are excited about what is going down at Digital Health Unbound – it is because this is what we truly believe in real-world impact, powered by digital health. If you’re in Berlin for the event (and we hope you are!), grab a coffee with Samuel Knauss, and let’s see how we can keep pushing the limits of healthcare together. More about the event 👉 https://lnkd.in/dy_qteDK #health #humanright

🌟 Transforming Digital Health: Join Our Inaugural Community of Practice Meeting 🌟 Esteemed Colleagues in Digital Health, As professionals dedicated to the advancement of healthcare through technology, we stand to commence a new era. It is with great enthusiasm that, on behalf of our Director of Digital Health Policy and Innovation (DPPI), I invite you to the inaugural meeting of the Digital Health Community of Practice (CoP) on the 28th March 2024. This initiative is poised to set a new standard for collaboration, innovation, and excellence in digital health. #Our Mission: Forge Strategic Alliances: We aim to establish a powerful network of digital health professionals committed to a shared vision for the future. 🤝 Promote Knowledge Sharing: By facilitating the exchange of insights and experiences, we enrich our collective expertise and drive forward the boundaries of what is possible. 📚 Catalyze Innovation: Together, we will identify challenges, explore innovative solutions, and co-create breakthroughs that address the most pressing needs in digital health. 💡 Influence Policy and Practice: Our collaboration will inform policy decisions, contribute to the development of standards, and shape the trajectory of digital health globally. 🌍 #Metrics of Success: Our journey will be marked by key achievements, including the growth of our community, the frequency and impact of our initiatives, the collaborative projects we embark on, and our influence on professional practices and policies. #Join Us: Your expertise and leadership in digital health are invaluable to this community. Together, we have the potential not only to advance our field but also to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of populations worldwide. Stay tuned for more details on the meeting's date, time, and agenda. Let's embark on this transformative journey together. #DigitalHealth #Innovation #CommunityOfPractice #HealthTech #GlobalHealth #giz #Uunicef #unaids #usaid #chisu #who #chafafrica #clintonhealthaccess #welbodypartnership #unfpa #ehealthafrica #dsti #pih 

A New Digital Health Platform for Africa. As the use of digital tools for effective healthcare delivery gradually takes hold in Africa, the Africa CDC has unveiled a new platform that caters to member states’ differing technology needs, including access, cost, and infrastructure. ‘The Africa HealthTech Marketplace‘ which showcases targeted, accessible digital health solutions, was launched on 29 October in Kigali, Rwanda, on the sidelines of the Africa HealthTech Summit - AHTS 2024, as a collaborative effort between Africa CDC and the Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL), a global alliance working to advance digital inclusion and digital transformation. DIAL’s expertise and resources were instrumental in the development and launch of this platform. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dHqKURVp

What if collaboration is the cure to Africa’s healthcare challenges? At the Africa HealthTech Summit - AHTS Summit, we didn’t just talk about change — we saw the power of partnership in action. When public resources meet private-sector agility, something powerful happens. Through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), Africa Quantitative Sciences is bringing data-driven solutions to life, building tools that improve patient access, optimize resources, and transform health systems. Together, we’re making healthcare more accessible, effective, and impactful across Africa. At Africa Quantitative Sciences, our mission is simple: healthcare fueled by data, decisions driven by evidence, and an Africa uplifted through innovation. This mission was the heartbeat of every conversation we had at the summit, where the passion was contagious and the ideas were bold. Thank you to the Africa HealthTech Summit - AHTS Summit for connecting us with incredible leaders, inspiring discussions, and a shared vision for reimagining healthcare. This is only the beginning—together, we’re not just imagining change; we’re making it happen. One partnership at a time. Here’s to collaborations that truly make a difference.  #AfricaHealthTechSummit #DataDrivenHealthcare #AQSImpact #HealthInnovation #PPPHealthcare #BuildingBetterHealth

Primary healthcare and technology Day 2 of the Medic East Africa and Medlab East Africa event proved to be wholesome. The panels held interesting discussions in both matters health policies and integration of digital solutions. Highlight of my experience was interaction with Dr Radha Karnad who is the lead, Strategy Partnerships and growth at HealthX Africa and was also a panelist in the discussion; Revolutionizing healthcare in Kenya and East Africa: Exploring the impact of disruptive digital technologies on healthcare delivery and access. Even though there have been significant revolutions in the health sector in achievement of primary healthcare such as adoption of AI and telemedicine, there have also been various challenges. Some of the recommendations suggested to curb these challenges were: • Use of technology that encompasses the African community. This includes systems that have been created using data on African demographics. • Address the social determinants of health. These include matters such as lifestyle, living conditions, access to information and even economic ability. As both panelists for the discussion said, we cannot accurately predict what healthcare will look like in a couple of years because new technology comes up every now and then.There is just so much that can be achieved through the collaboration of the health and technology sectors even in achieving primary and universal health coverage in the longrun. #MedicEastAfrica #MedlabEastAfrica

🚨 Join us for the GCIL Virtual Webinar - HealthTech Edition! 🚨 Are you ready to dive into the future of Digital Health Innovations ? 🌐 The digital age brings incredible innovation and creates a road map to the future of our health care system . In this power-packed session, Dr. Mehad Nasreldin will shed light on Digital Health programs and initiatives that empower the Health services in Sudan and beyond, this webinar will give you the knowledge you need to stay ahead. 📅 Date: Saturday, 26th October 2024 🕒 Time: 11AM GMT (1PM Sub-Saharan Africa) 💡 Topic: Enhancing Health Service Delivery and Efficiency through Digital Health Innovations 🎤 Speaker: Dr. Mehad Nasreldin, Founder of SMAfrica Sudan 🔑 Why you should attend: ✅ Stay Informed: Learn the latest innovation processes to enhance the delivery of healthcare services . ✅ Get Expert Insights: Benefit from Dr. Nasreldin’s vast expertise in the field. ✅Network & Connect: Be part of a community committed to transforming healthcare. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to lead the change! 👉 Register now via the link below. https://rb.gy/2q0fu1 #HealthTech #Webinar #SudanHealthService #HealthcareTransformation #Innovation #DigitalHealth #Leadership #SmAfrica #CommunityHealth

2025: The Year We Redefine African Healthcare 2025 is here, and I believe it’s Africa’s time to shine. Our healthcare systems face many challenges, but I see opportunity where others see obstacles. This year, my focus is simple: To empower healthcare professionals to embrace digital tools. To transform community pharmacies into wellness hubs. To tackle health misinformation head-on. The question is: What is one healthcare challenge you are passionate about solving this year? As healthcare professionals, innovators, and thought leaders, our collective action is the key to change. Let’s create solutions that truly reflect the needs of Africans. Are you passionate about transforming healthcare in Africa? Let’s connect and exchange ideas. Together, we can make 2025 a defining year for African healthcare. Blessing Abai Sunday Greatman Adiela Owhor Trang Tran Favour Meye, MRCI KENNEDY UMUNADI Aminu M Bello Dr. Sue Ojageer PharmD, CPGx Katrina Azer, PGx Pharmacist Israel J. Adebayo

📢Have you read the Healthtech Policy Blueprint? 💥Catch the Highlights! "This Blueprint developed by HealthTech Hub Africa and partners captures the challenges, opportunities, recommendations on policies to fast track innovation in public health on the continent. It aims to support decision-makers by providing overall policy directions, specific actions and practical examples to complement their existing efforts to accelerate healthtech in Africa and enable the development, testing and sustainability of innovations. Although some African countries already have policies, strategies and/or legislation on healthtech (sometimes referred to as a digital health strategy), those strategies and policies do not focus on the needs of innovators, thus hindering the optimal use of healthtech across the continent." 🎬Watch our video for 5 main highlights from the blueprint If you haven't read it , you should get to it ASAP ✨ Read here : https://lnkd.in/d2CfdSy7 #HTHA #HealthTechPolicy #InnovationForAfrica #DigitalHealthTransformation #PolicyBlueprint

Advancing SDG Goal 3 in Africa with Digital Healthcare Solutions Access to quality healthcare remains a major challenge across African communities, especially in rural areas. Limited connectivity, high healthcare costs, and scarce medical resources create barriers that impact the health and well-being of millions. As part of our commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 3—Good Health and Well-being—Africtech Creators Ritji Ishaku, David Akwashiki, Abrantie Kwaku, Inyene Ituh, Elijah Adesina Ebiware Duke, Marcillina Samson, Brendan Eze, Aluko Damilare, Bayo Fagbokunlu, Toke Toyin, Nwabueze Christian, Emenike Peter) designing AlafiaMed, a digital health platform tailored to overcome these barriers. With a focus on inclusive and accessible healthcare, we’re working to bridge the gap by leveraging telemedicine and secure AI support to reach underserved communities across the continent. Join us on this journey toward creating a healthier future, driven by technology and inspired by the real needs of African communities. #AlafiaMed #SDG3 #HealthcareInnovation #Telemedicine #DigitalHealth #AfricanHealthcare