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MPESA Foundation, partners invest in two maternal health centers
Maternal health services in Kenya’s Samburu County has received a major boost after M-PESA Foundation constructed and equipped a new born unit at Maralal Referral Hospital.
Kamari and ZeU to deploy blockchain-based medical record and identity system across Africa
Kamari and ZeU Crypto Networks have announced a plan to roll out a new blockchain-based identity and medical record system across the African continent.
AfDB approves $1m grant for Uganda to stem Ebola transmission
The African Development Bank has released a $1 million grant to Uganda to help the East African country tackle an outbreak of the Ebola virus.
[Egypt] E-health startup Vezeeta raises $40m Series D funding round
Egyptian e-health startup Vezeeta has raised a US$40 million Series D funding led by UAE-based Gulf Capital, alongside further investment from existing Riyadh-based investor Saudi Technology Ventures (STV).
Guinea, Seychelles and Niger sign Treaty for establishment of African Medicines Agency
The Republics of Guinea, Seychelles and Niger signed the Treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) to raise the of signatories number for the Treaty to 14 countries.
[Kenya] Sanofi launches 4 health innovation challenges for African startups
Sanofi is launching four challenges for African startups to find innovative solutions to improve access to healthcare and transform the health ecosystem throughout the continent.
54gene launches African Centre for Translational Genomics
54gene, the African genomics research, services, and development company, has announced the launch of the African Centre for Translational Genomics, an initiative established to facilitate translational genomics research by African scientists.
MSU researchers design human-centered technology to support health in Kenya
With support from National Institutes of Health, Michigan State University (MSU) researchers are collaborating with Kenyan institutions to develop a mobile health app for adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes.
Kenyan company redefines mobility for the disabled with innovative wheelchairs
Behind innovative mobility solutions targeting the physically disabled Kenyans is a company that has invested in modern manufacturing workshops that are designing wheelchairs specifically for the Kenyan terrain.
Chad signs Treaty for establishment of African Medicine Agency
The Republic of Chad becomes the eleventh AU member state that has signed the Treaty for the establishment of the African Medicine Agency (AMA).
DFC, partners seek to expand lifesaving medical products for African mothers
DFC, Merck for Mothers, Credit Suisse, and USAID will pursue supporting LifeBank’s efforts to expand access to lifesaving medical products namely blood and blood products for mothers in Africa.
National Economic Council welcomes urgent call to halt malnutrition in Nigeria
The National Economic Council (NEC) has welcomed an urgent call from stakeholders to halt malnutrition and related issues in Nigeria.
New study reveals economic toll of malnutrition to the Gambia's economy
The economy of The Gambia is losing 3.96 billion Gambian Dalasi (US$83 million) a year, about 5.1 percent of the country’s annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) due to the effects of child undernutrition, according to a new study.
ADF approves grant for disaster risk management training in Zimbabwe
The Board of the African Development Fund (ADF) approved a $685,000 grant to strengthen Zimbabwe’s capacity to manage disaster risks.
The US boosts Madagascar's health system with $4.5m donation of medical supplies
The United States government has announced a $4.5 million donation of modern medical materials and equipment to help local health workers improve the provision of quality health services in Madagascar.
World Bank reiterates support to Egypt's development priorities
A World Bank Group delegation of Executive Directors concluded a four-day visit to Egypt and expressed its commitment to continue supporting Egypt's development priorities.
UK exports boost infrastructure projects in Africa
The International Trade Secretary announced at the UK-Africa Investment Summit that UK Export Finance (UKEF) has provided financing worth £620 million to support UK exports to Ghana, Zambia, Gabon and Uganda.
Amref Health Africa, partners leverage technology to enhance blood access in Kenya
Amref Health Africa in Kenya, Advanced IT Solutions Limited (AISL) and Jacaranda Health have partnered in a scheme that will leverage technology to enhance blood access and reduce blood-related maternal deaths.
BroadReach Consulting appoints Chris LeGrand as Global Group CEO
BroadReach Consulting has announced that Chris LeGrand will take up the position of Global Group CEO as of 1 February 2020.
RTI to pilot new platform to track supply chain of medicines donated to treat NTDs in Nigeria
RTI International has received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support the Federal Ministry of Health in Nigeria in using an innovative supply chain platform called TraceRx.
IFC launches global health tech challenge to spur innovation in East African health care
IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank has called on health tech innovators from around the world to bring their solutions to the East African market to meet the needs of patients and health care providers.
GetSavvi Health offers affordable medical insurance in South Africa
GetSavvi Health is an insurance provider based out of South Africa. They aim at providing affordable and quality health care services to all the people of the country.
[Malawi] World Bank economic analysis urges for more investments in nutrition for stronger human capital
Malawi’s high levels of stunting and under-nutrition have led to estimated losses of $597 million per year due to increased healthcare costs and lower labor productivity and will continue to lead to lower wages and lost economic output in the future.
Kenyan health organisations launch social accountability platform for UHC
In readiness for the national rollout of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Kenya’s Health NGOs Network – HENNET and Amref Health Africa have launched the Social Accountability Platform for Health.
World Bank launches new Country Partnership Framework for Republic of Congo
The World Bank Group has endorsed a new five-year Country Partnership Framework to support Republic of Congo’s development objectives for 2020-2025.
EU deepens Ethiopia cooperation with €170m package
On the occasion of her first official visit outside Europe, the new President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced in Addis Ababa, a significant boost to the EU's cooperation with Ethiopia.
[Kenya] Safaricom, Min of Health and Korea in disease surveillance partnership
Safaricom has partnered with the Ministry of Health and Korea Telecom (KT) to launch a disease surveillance and awareness project that will enhance the country’s epidemic preparedness and control.
EU allocates €50 million to fight Ebola and malnutrition in DR Congo
The European Commission has announced €50 million to help the most vulnerable people affected by the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
IFC, development partners make healthcare investment in East and Southern Africa
IFC and IFHA-II Coöperatief U.A., a private equity fund focused on health care in Sub-Saharan Africa, launched a $115 million holding company to acquire and integrate targeted health care service businesses in East and Southern Africa.
[Nigeria] NNPC Medical set to go public with commercial services
The medical arm of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, the NNPC Medical Services, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art diagnostics laboratory.
US invests $63 million in digital solutions to modernize Ethiopia’s health system
The United States, through USAID in partnership with the Ministry of Health have announced the launch of the new USAID Digital Health Activity to continue investments in digital information solutions.
[South Africa] AlphaCode invests in diabetes health and insurtech innovator, Guidepost
Rand Merchant Investments, through its fintech investment arm, AlphaCode, has taken a 25.1% stake in Guidepost, a high-touch diabetes health and insurtech innovator that is poised for international expansion.
Africa has grasped the Fourth Industrial Revolution, needs to improve access to finance, skills and inclusive growth, AfDb report
A report compiled by the African Development Bank reveals a continent that is embracing the brave new world of the Fourth Industrial Revolution but needs to improve access to finance, skills and inclusive growth.
L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women In Science programme recognises South African female scientists
The first edition of the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science South African National Programme, highlights L'Oréal’s strong commitment to South African female scientists.
EIB expands trade & investment insurance benefits to West Africa
The EIB has formally agreed to support membership expansion of the African Trade Insurance Agency with a concessional financing facility to cover the shareholding of three prospective members - Cameroon, Niger and Togo.
China gifts EAC 12 cars worth $400,000 for capacity building programmes
The People’s Republic of China has made a commitment to give the East African Community (EAC) 12 cars worth US$400,000 to be used in various capacity building programmes at the Community.
Commonwealth urges Southern African Health Ministers to prioritize funds to fast-track the delivery of regions' universal health coverage
Health ministers from Southern African countries have been urged by The Commonwealth to secure the political will to prioritize funds which will fast-track the delivery of universal health coverage in the region.
[Nigeria] Interswitch acquires 60% stake in healthcare technology startup e-Clat
Nigeria’s leading e-payments company Interswitch has acquired a majority stake in healthcare technology startup e-Clat.
NEPAD pledges support for Zambia’s Occupational Health and Safety Regional Centre of Excellence
African Union Development Agency-NEPAD is supporting the Government of Zambia to fully operationalise the Centre of Excellence at the Institute for Occupational Health.
Kemin increases footprint in Egypt to globally manufacture and distribute vaccines
Kemin Industries has announced an increased partnership with ME VAC, an animal vaccine manufacturer in Egypt, to further expand the Kemin portfolio in the global animal vaccination market.
[Column] Phathizwe Malinga: Digitising Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Digitisation has introduced massive changes to every industry and country. And the consumer is the key that unlocks success as individuals become more informed and increase their power by having more choice.
Global Health Progress launched to drive cross-sectoral collaborations in support of the SDGs
The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA) has launched Global Health Progress to drive new and existing collaborations to support the SDGs.
EU steps up its Zimbabwe support with a new €53 million package
The European Union is stepping up its support to the people of Zimbabwe with an additional €53 million in the fields of health and resilience building.
Amref partners with Awash Bank to improve health and well-being of communities in Ethiopia
Amref Health Africa and Awash Bank signed a long term partnership agreement to work jointly towards improving the health and well-being of communities in Ethiopia.
47 countries make reforms to help farmers grow business, 4 African countries among top improvers, World Bank
Four countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are among the top ten reformers worldwide promoting favorable regulations for farmers in the areas measured, a report issued by the World Bank finds.
Africa to be the first recipient of new supply chain learning program from ASCM and the Global Fund
ASCM (the Association for Supply Chain Management) has announced it has received a grant from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
[Algeria] The US contributes $560,000 to support fish farming in refugee camps
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$560,000 from the US State Department to support WFP’s innovative fish farm in Algeria’s Tindouf refugee camps.
Novo Nordisk opens regional office in Kenya
Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark with more than 95 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care has opened a regional office in Nairobi, Kenya.
[Column] Flora Kangethe: Customer service to backend - How cloud-based AI enables modernisation of business
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is proving to be a key technology in delivering improved customer experience and exceeding customer expectations
[Angola] Drought and commercial cattle farming exposes tens of thousands to devastating hunger, Amnesty International
Tens of thousands of pastoral farmers who have been driven off their land to make way for commercial cattle ranches have been exposed to a greater risk of hunger and starvation as drought grips southern Angola.
Malawi receives $13.2 million for sustainable fisheries, aquaculture development and watershed management project
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $13.2 million financing package for a fisheries and aquaculture development project in Malawi.
[Column] Robyn Curnow: The world is waking up to the power of dyslexia
As a journalist, I love words. I care about what I write, think before I speak, read with delight and savour language. Part of that relationship with words comes from the fact that I respect them.
Orange partners with Global Fund to tame diseases in Africa using digital healthcare
The Global Fund and Orange have signed a partnership deal to develop innovative e-health solutions to reduce the prevalence of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in Africa.
[Kenya] Boehringer Ingelheim rolls out training programme for local health innovators
Pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim has collaborated with Kenyatta and Strathmore Universities to launch the Making More Health Venture4Change idea competition.
Eni, Government of Angola deepen cooperation for efficient and sustainable access to energy resources
The President of the Republic of Angola and the CEO of Eni met in Luanda to discuss new community development initiatives that would contribute to the carbon neutrality of Eni's activities in the country.
European Union provides €9.5 million in humanitarian aid as hunger persists in South Sudan
The European Union (EU) is providing €9.5 million in humanitarian funding to the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) in South Sudan to provide food and nutrition support.
[Botswana] Former President inaugurated first Chancellor, Amref International University
His Excellency Mr Festus Gontebanye Mogae, third president of the Republic of Botswana has been inaugurated as the first Chancellor of Amref International University (AMIU).
UK aid to boost access to finance for Sub-Saharan Africa
The UK Secretary of State for International Development announced a new UK aid package that will help mobilise £500 million in private sector investment and create 50,000 jobs across Sub-Saharan Africa.
[Somalia] USAID announces $257 million in humanitarian aid
The U.S. Government is providing nearly $257 million in additional humanitarian assistance in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 to help the people of the Federal Republic of Somalia in Mogadishu.
GE Healthcare appoints Maria do Rosario Boavida as Country Leader for Angola
GE Healthcare has announced the appointment of Maria do Rosario Boavida as the Country Leader for Angola. Maria is the first Country Manager for GE Healthcare in Angola.
OPEC Fund supports Rwanda’s water and sanitation infrastructure with US$20m loan
The Director-General of the OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) Dr Abdulhamid Alkhalifa has signed a US$20 million loan agreement to support water and sanitation infrastructure in Rwanda.
[South Africa] Government publishes regulations for processed meat products
New regulations to protect the South African consumer against health and safety risks posed by the production of processed meat products will come into effect this month.
[Kenya] Safaricom Foundation, CBM partner for third phase of Wezesha Elimu programme
The Safaricom Foundation and international disability inclusive development organisation, CBM Kenya, have announced the third phase of the ‘Wezesha Elimu’ programme.
Malawi study confirms lasting impact of life-saving technology
Malawi’s national adoption of affordable, rugged, neonatal CPAP technology as a part of routine hospital care resulted in sustained improvements in the survival of babies with respiratory illness, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics.
Netherlands donates $28 million to build more resilient food systems in Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan
The Kingdom of the Netherlands has contributed $28 million to back FAO's work to boost the resilience of food systems in Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan.
[Column] Okisegere Ojepat: Why multiple, conflicted agencies make a mess of food safety
Safe food is essential to our health and wellbeing; yet it has emerged as a political football in recent months, as different authorities chase a role in food testing.
Malawi study confirms lasting impact of life-saving technology
Malawi’s national adoption of affordable, rugged, neonatal CPAP technology as a part of routine hospital care resulted in sustained improvements in the survival of babies with respiratory illness.
Philips partners with PURE to provide diagnostic ultrasound training to health workers in Rwanda
Royal Philips and PURE have highlighted a unique tele-ultrasound mentorship program to provide much needed diagnostic ultrasound training to health workers in Rwanda.
West African Health Organization bets on tech to tame cross-border outbreaks of Ebola, Yellow Fever
The 15 member states of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), Nigeria among them, are leveraging technology that will help them prevent cross-border outbreaks of epidemics.
[DR Congo] Go.Data mobile app boosts data collection in fight against Ebola
Go.Data is a major innovation in outbreak investigation tools for field data collection.
European Commission announces €34 million humanitarian funding in African Great Lakes region
The European Commission has announced €34.275 million in humanitarian funding to help the most vulnerable people in the Great Lakes region in Africa.
[Kenya] Amref Health Africa partners with Sisu Global Health and Surgipharm to improve access to blood
Amref Health Africa in Kenya, Sisu Global Health and Surgipharm have unveiled a partnership to improve access to blood and safer surgical outcomes during medical missions and emergencies in Kenya.
South Sudan struggles to survive despite improved food security conditions, UN agencies
In spite of a slight improvement in the food security situation since June 2019, more than half the population of South Sudan, some 6.35 million people, do not know where their next meal will come from, three United Nations agencies warned.
Johnson and Johnson, Amref Health Africa launch the Oncology Nursing Training Initiative in Kenya
The ongoing efforts to promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care in the country have received a boost following the launch of Oncology Nursing Training Initiative.
AfDB, UN Nutrition Network partner to lead nutrition commitments in Zambia
The African Development Bank (AfDB) country office in Zambia and the UN Nutrition Network have agreed to lead multi-agency commitments aimed at effective implementation of the country’s national food and nutrition agenda.
GE Healthcare and Kenya’s Ministry of Health train over 260 healthcare professionals
GE Healthcare and the Ministry of Health recently trained over 260 healthcare technologists from all Level 4, 5 and 6 hospitals from across the country’s 47 counties.
Philips, Amref Health Africa extend collaboration towards achieving universal health coverage in Africa
Royal Philips and the largest African health organisation Amref Health Africa signed a MoU to extend their joint mission to sustainably transform primary healthcare towards achieving universal health coverage in Africa.
Bayer creates EUR 20 million social innovation ecosystem fund to spur entrepreneurship for African smallholder farmers
The Bayer Foundation launched its new EUR 20 million Social Innovation ecosystem fund by awarding EUR 3 million to four pioneering social innovators - myAgro, Mercy Corps, Path and Living Goods.
Government of Sudan, partners reaffirm commitment to salt iodization
The Government of Sudan and development partners including the World Food Programme officially extended until 2021 an agreement that supports the development of a national law making salt iodization mandatory.
World Bank, Japan to support human capital development through education in Africa
The World Bank and the Government of Japan announced a new Africa-focused initiative aimed at advancing the goals of the Human Capital Project, a global effort to accelerate more and better investments in people.
GE Healthcare partners with Memfys Hospital to improve disease diagnosis in Nigeria’s South-East regions
GE Healthcare has partnered with Memfys Hospital to provide the SIGNA™ Explorer 1.5Tesla MRI system services and training to advance early diagnosis of diseases.
Kenya to enhance and expedite cooperation with Japan
The Government of Kenya supports the strengthening of bilateral relations with the Government of Japan.
WHO and Africa CDC agree on joint actions to improve health security in Africa
WHO and the African Union Commission ) through its Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have endorsed an ambitious action plan that aims to tackle health security challenges facing the continent.
[Column] Kathryn-Leigh Storm: Globalstar eliminates blind spots for business
It’s ubiquity and capability allowing for organisations across multiple industries to communicate over vast distances and gain critical visibility into rural and remote locations.
KT Corp unveils global epidemic prevention platform in Ghana
KT, the Korean telecommunication provider has launched a health platform, GEPP Ghana in the Ghanaian capital.
UK aid to provide food to hundreds of thousands people living on the edge of famine in South Sudan
Hundreds of thousands of people starving in South Sudan will receive lifesaving food and water, courtesy of the UK aid.
[Kenya] Ilara Health raises $735K from ShakaVC, Chandaria Capital
Nairobi-based affordable diagnostics startup Ilara Health has raised $735,000 from seasoned investors including ShakaVC, a Nairobi-based firm backed by Chinese investors.
Japan funding helps prevent malnutrition in Burundi
The Government of Japan has contributed US$1 million to help prevent chronic malnutrition and support vulnerable families with pregnant women, nursing mothers and children under two years in Burundi.
[Kenya] Little Ride, APA Insurance enter deal to cover drivers
Online taxi hailing app Little Ride Kenya has launched the first Health Insurance cover for its drivers in the Kenyan market in partnership with APA Insurance and MicroEnsure, a leading provider of micro insurance in emerging markets.
Madagascar signs Treaty for African Medicine Agency establishment
The Republic of Madagascar became the fourth AU member states to sign the Treaty for the establishment of the African Medicine Agency (AMA) on 1 August 2019.
[Tanzania] Investing in human capital will reduce poverty fast, World Bank
For Tanzania to generate future income and achieve sustainable development, it is essential for the country to invest in its citizens, both children and adults, according to the new World Bank economic analysis for the country.
Tamara Parker appointed CEO of Mercer South Africa
Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and careers has announced the appointment of Tamara Parker as CEO, South Africa.
[South Africa] SAP partners with Discovery Health to digitize health insurance businesses
SAP and Discovery Health, a South African medical insurance administrator, are partnering to combine data-driven insights, insurance and healthcare products with a customer-centric engagement platform.
[Column] Elizabeth Adeshina: Technology remains Africa’s saving grace
If Africa is to truly move forward, all sectors of the continent including Health, Education, Infrastructure, Security, logistics, Finance, Media and others must embrace technology.
Inmarsat joins forces with RESOLVE to revolutionize fight to protect African wildlife
Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, has joined forces with RESOLVE to develop a revolutionary, satellite-enabled solution to safeguard endangered wildlife across the African continent.
Macroeconomic management weakens, social inclusion policies improve slightly in Africa’s poorest countries, World Bank
Africa’s poorest countries saw little to no progress on average in improving the quality of their policy and institutional frameworks in 2018, according to the released World Bank’s annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment.
Four Sub-Saharan female business leaders among 20 in IFC publication
Four women from Sub-Saharan Africa are among 20 female business leaders profiled in a publication by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, for their professional success, despite facing formidable challenges.
[Kenya] Boehringer Ingelheim rolls out training programme for local health innovators
Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, has called on innovators in Africa to adopt viable business models for their enterprises to ensure growth and sustainability.
[South Africa] SAP to co-innovate with Discovery Health to transform health insurance businesses into intelligent healthcare enterprises
SAP and Discovery Health are partnering to combine data-driven insights, insurance and healthcare products with a customer-centric engagement platform to enable health insurance businesses transform into intelligent healthcare enterprises.
GE Healthcare and Access Bank partner to provide financing to Nigeria’s healthcare providers
Access Bank and GE Healthcare are to provide sustainable healthcare equipment financing to private healthcare providers.
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