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Salient Advisory has released our latest market intelligence report: Leading Innovations Enabling Health Product Access in Africa. It spotlights 20+ leading digitally-enabled innovators transforming access to #health products for millions of Africans. These innovators partner with 100+ manufacturers, 75 public health institutions, reach 50K+ providers & have delivered health products to millions of consumers. They also received 57% of funding raised by all African #healthtech innovators in 2023! The report outlines the business models of these select leading innovators, their operational successes and challenges, the solution categories that appear poised to deliver impact at scale, and more. With these #innovations well-positioned to support public health systems, the report outlines key actions required by govts, donors and industry to transform local markets to achieve equitable access to affordable, high-quality health products, especially for unserved populations. Having tracked innovations in this space since 2018, we are excited to report on the emergence of this select group of leading innovators and the impact they can deliver in supporting healthcare delivery systems at a larger scale. #startups #innovation #technology #pharmaceutical Read the full report:

Did you know?💡 Healthtech innovations in Order and Inventory Management are transforming access to health products in Africa, serving over 50,000+ providers and collectively operating across 30 African countries! In 2023, select health supply chain innovators in this category reported median annual revenue of $3.5 million, with nearly 40% surpassing $5 million. Even better, they’re seeing robust year-on-year growth! Curious about how these advancements are improving health product access on the continent? Read our latest report: Leading Innovations Enabling Health Product Access in Africa https://lnkd.in/gsJZUuZW #HealthTech #Africa #Innovation #HealthcareSupplyChain #ProductAccess

How do we strengthen the broader systems that health innovations rely on to thrive (and not just public systems!)? Salient Advisory's latest report on health product access innovations in Africa is worth taking a look at. The key recommendations—simplifying regulations, financing evidence generation, forming partnerships, and evolving payment approaches—deeply resonate with my own work in the private healthcare sector across Africa. I particularly appreciated their making a direct link between innovators and the broader ecosystem—the hundreds and thousands of manufacturers, providers and public health institutions reaching millions. These are the real stars of healthcare in Africa, yet they often go underappreciated in discussions about scaling impact through innovations (the shiny objects spotlighted by the impact investment and philanthropic communities). Also noted in the report a growing eCommerce sector for pharmaceuticals. I’m seeing these innovations everywhere, including evolving models of #ePharmacies, #onlinepharmacies, direct-to-consumer approaches and others. Real systemic impact will only happen when these models work as part of a broader, strengthened ecosystem—one that includes manufacturers, hospitals, and governments. While more research is needed to assess their ability to sustainably reduce costs and expand access to underserved populations, I'm excited to see these solutions evolve!

Home-grown African solutions are well-positioned to accelerate access to health products in markets across Africa — and it is time to support them.   Learn more about how innovators are tackling health challenges and what governments and international organisations can do to support them in Yomi Kazeem and Mara Hansen Staples' latest Devex op-ed: https://lnkd.in/dD_xUuKC.

#Digitalhealth has the potential to transform healthcare systems in Africa: * Improving Access to Care * Enhancing Efficiency and Quality * Strengthening Health Systems If you're attending Global Digital Health Network's Global Digital Health Forum in #Nairobi this week, Jacqui Watson, Emma Llewellyn and Titus Ogello are showcasing how the health practice at Genesis Analytics is driving #innovation to unlock value for healthcare systems. Seun Pedro Helen Caton-Peters MSN, RN, FAAN Clayton Hamilton Dr Toni Dedeu Marie Oleinik Nick Guldemond Saul Johnson

Salient Advisory does excellent work supporting the growth of the healthtech ecosystem in Africa. PharmaSecure is proud to be featured once again this year as one of the top 31 healthtech innovators out of a pool of 364 compiled and researched by Salient. Counterfeiting and diversion are major challenges in drug supply chains around the world, and Africa is no exception. A UN report recently found that 500,000 people lose their lives in Sub-Saharan Africa each year because of falsified or substandard medicines. There can be no higher priority than fighting this deadly problem, and we're proud to be doing our part. Thanks for keeping us motivated, Salient Advisory! Read the whole report here: https://lnkd.in/gJ-vHhp3

These are the highlights of Day 1 of HealthTech Policy Summit 2024, packed with dynamic discussions from Industry experts, regional panels, and policymakers, especially the policy recommendations. Countries shared case studies on their current work, from data sharing and interoperability to scaling innovations and digital health policies. Watch out for more tomorrow as we continue implementing the policy blueprint! Novartis Foundation The Global Fund The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Jhpiego Villgro Africa The Pan African Health Informatics Association (HELINA) African Development Bank Group VillageReach Africa CDC Norrsken East Africa #HealthTechPolicySummit2024 #HTHAPolicyBlueprint #HealthTech #Africa #Healthcare #Policy #DigitalHealth #Telemedicine

📢What role are you playing?? Realizing the full potential of the health advancements in Africa requires more than just innovative solutions; it demands a collaborative effort from all stakeholders within the healthcare ecosystem. To successfully advance digital health in Africa, it is essential for multiple stakeholders to work together. These stakeholders include: ✅Government and Policymakers: Establishing supportive policies and regulatory frameworks to ensure the safe and effective implementation of digital health solutions. ✅Healthcare Providers: Adopting and integrating digital tools into their practices to enhance patient care and streamline operations. ✅Technology Companies: Developing cutting-edge solutions tailored to the unique needs and challenges of the African healthcare environment. ✅Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): Providing on-ground support, advocacy, and resources to bridge gaps and ensure equitable access to digital health innovations. ✅Educational Institutions: Training the next generation of healthcare professionals and technologists to leverage digital tools effectively. ✅Community Leaders and Patients: Engaging with and educating communities to increase acceptance and utilization of digital health services. Each party brings unique strengths and perspectives, making collective action not just beneficial, but essential. Tell us what role you are playing in the Africa digital health ecosystem 👇🏼👇🏼

Today, I'd like to share insights from the second edition of the Africa HealthTech Summit, held in Kigali, Rwanda. Authored by Jean Philbert NSENGIMANA (Phil) and Jean Kaseya, this letter delves into the groundbreaking strides towards transforming healthcare in Africa. Key highlights include discussions on the New Africa Digital Health Deal, aiming to strengthen health security and achieve universal coverage through digital innovation. The summit, co-located with the Mobile World Congress, brought together over 1000 delegates from across the continent and beyond to deliberate strategies for accelerating digital health transformation. Read more about these groundbreaking initiatives and insights here: https://lnkd.in/egQpyjgD #DigitalHealth #AfricaHealthTech #Innovation #UniversalHealthCoverage

Absolutely spot on! This is exactly our approach at the Digital Health Interoperability Network (DHIN)- creating a neutral and collaborative space where stakeholders can come together to learn, refine, and expand upon their existing solutions. Moreso, incorporating standards into our legacy framework is the bedrock of building an enabling ecosystem. There’s quite some research pointing to digital health creating a fragmentation epidemic because we’re building first and standardizing later. Our approach is really simple: set standards from the outset to ensure interoperability and bring all relevant stakeholders together, not just to learn but also to be empowered to contribute to re-shaping policies that directly impact them.