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Young innovators eye prestigious CHIA Healthcare Award As we approach the 11th Tanzania Health Summit in Zanzibar, I’m reminded of the power of youth innovation in healthcare. The CHIA Healthcare Innovation Award has, over the years, served as a launchpad for some of most impactful solutions in Tanzania—paving the way for a healthier future. This year, three young innovators with their projects—Akili Yangu, TanzMED , and the Automated Suction Machine—are set to showcase their ideas, competing for the prestigious CHIA Healthcare Innovation Award 🎖. As Dr. Omary Chillo , our president at the Tanzania Health Summit, emphasizes: “This award provides a unique opportunity for young innovators to showcase their ideas and potentially transform the healthcare landscape.” In the same breath, the #THS2024 highlights the need for supportive regulatory systems that empower these innovators. As I recently shared: “Beyond investment, Tanzania’s health innovators yearn for systems that enable them to navigate the complexities of innovation, especially in the era of artificial intelligence.” Read the article below;⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dXnntGD3

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

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

"The convergence of technology and health presents extraordinary opportunities to transform healthcare in Morocco, improving accessibility and efficiency through digital innovation." Ghita Mezzour, PhD, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, at the 2023 International e-Health Forum. We are inspired by the vision and leadership showcased at the 2023 International e-Health Forum. As we continue to advance digital health initiatives in Morocco, the impact on accessibility and efficiency in healthcare is becoming increasingly evident. Together, we are paving the way for a brighter, healthier future through technological innovation. Ministère de la Transition Numérique et de la Réforme de l'Administration Fondation Mohammed VI des Sciences et de la Santé CIES, e-Health Innovation Center International eHealth Forum – Morocco #eHealth #DigitalTransformation #HealthcareInnovation #Morocco #DigitalHealth #Innovation #Healthcare

Uniting Africa Through Digital Healthcare: #Telemedicine and digital healthcare hold significant promise for uniting all countries in #Africa by addressing numerous healthcare challenges and fostering regional cooperation. Key ways we can achieve this: 1. Resource Optimisation: • Shared Resources: Countries can share medical expertise and resources, reducing duplication and improving efficiency. • #Training and #Education: Digital platforms can facilitate the training of #healthcare workers across the continent, ensuring a consistent quality of care. 2. Standardised Healthcare Delivery: • Uniform Protocols: Telemedicine can help in establishing and disseminating standardized treatment protocols and guidelines. • Quality Control: Digital health records and teleconsultations enable better monitoring and quality control across different regions. 3. Enhanced #Data Collection and Management: • Centralized #Health Records: Digital healthcare systems can enable centralized health record systems that are accessible across borders, improving patient continuity of care. • Epidemiological Surveillance: Improved data collection can enhance disease surveillance and management, crucial for controlling outbreaks. 4. Collaborative Research and Development: • Joint Initiatives: Countries can collaborate on #research and development projects, leveraging digital platforms to share data and findings. • #Innovation Hubs: Digital health can spur the creation of innovation hubs and startups focused on healthcare solutions tailored to the African context. 5. Policy and Governance: • Harmonised Regulations: Regional cooperation can lead to the harmonisation of regulations and policies, facilitating cross-border telemedicine practices. • Health Governance: Digital tools can improve health governance, transparency, and accountability in healthcare delivery. 6. Public Health Initiatives: • Health Campaigns: Digital platforms can be used to run public health campaigns across multiple countries, increasing reach and impact. • Emergency Response: Telemedicine can enhance emergency response mechanisms, allowing for coordinated efforts during cross border health crises and Disaster response. By leveraging telemedicine and digital healthcare, African countries can overcome geographical, logistical, and resource-related challenges, leading to a more united and robust healthcare system across the continent. BCX Wayne Janneker Learnmore Mudzengerere bandile hadebe Nonkululeko Boikhutso Dr Denisha Jairam-Owthar Dr (Professor) Ramneek Ahluwalia PhD MBA MBBS Rodney de Koch' Joseph E. Williamson, D.M.S. ITWeb UNICEF United Nations South African Medical Research Council World Health Organization Africare AfricanUnion Serame Taukobong Gift of the Givers Foundation Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Department of Health South Africa Mthobisi Kgathi Bandile Ntombela Dr Sandile Buthelezi

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

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🧑🏾⚕️🧑🏿⚕️Join AHIU: Empower Health Innovation Across Africa 🔬The African Health Innovators Union (AHIU) is on a mission to transform healthcare across the continent through innovation, collaboration, and impactful solutions. We are calling on local, continental, and global funders to partner with us in driving the next wave of health innovation. With your support, we can: • 💡 Empower Innovators: Provide resources, mentorship, and funding to health startups and researchers addressing Africa’s unique healthcare challenges. • 🌱 Scale Transformative Solutions: Expand access to groundbreaking innovations in telemedicine, diagnostics, and community health systems. • 🤝 Foster Sustainable Collaborations: Build bridges between funders, innovators, and healthcare providers to create long-lasting partnerships. • 🌍 Address Global Health Goals: Align with SDGs and other health priorities to ensure healthier futures for millions of Africans. Why Partner with AHIU? • 🌟 Diverse Talent Pool: Support Africa’s brightest minds and their innovative solutions. • 🔭High Impact Potential: Drive change in underserved communities through scalable healthcare technologies. • 📈 Return on Investment: Be a part of a growing health innovation ecosystem with measurable social and economic impact. 🫶🏻Together, we can revolutionize healthcare in Africa and set a global standard for innovation. 📢 Join Us Today! 📧 Email: ahiuafrica@gmail.com 📱 WhatsApp: https://lnkd.in/d5jaGJ3s

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

So excited to read of this engagement by the African Union (Africa CDC) The #digital gaps in #health particularly where it applies to information access and #healthliteracy access should be a core focus by our leaders as we look at innovative health responses. Harnessing the digital space will drive the expansion of #universal health coverage by addressing #access barriers, bridging the infrastructure barrier and sharing health service #information. The #telemedicine approach will allow health responses to reach hard to reach areas and the #rural and underserved communities. Things like digital consultation and delivery of medications will benefit #communities affected by economic challenges and #poverty. Governments need to invest in digital health initiatives.