-
Analysis: As Low- And Middle-Income Countries Grapple with the Megatrend of Aging, Development Finance Institutions Are Key
Policies, systems, and interventions that specifically support older adults share significant overlap with those that advance health care, social protection, gender equality, and accessibility overall.
- Categories
- Health Care, Investing
- Region
- Global
-
Tanzanian Healthcare Startup, Medikea, Receives Funding to Address Health Issues Triggered by Climate Change
Harnessing innovation, Medikea tries to bridge the healthcare accessibility gap by integrating around-the-clock telemedicine services and strategically sited clinics.
- Categories
- Environment, Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
Uganda-Based Electric Cooking Startup PowerUP Announces Successful Initial Close of its Seed Round
PowerUP is at the forefront of transforming cooking habits in Africa, introducing households to a new era of clean and efficient electric cooking.
- Categories
- Energy, Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
Press Release: The Astellas Global Health Foundation Provides $2.6 Million in New Funding to Address Urgent Health Needs in Africa, South America, and the Middle East
The selected organizations -- International Medical Corps, PATH, and Plan International -- are expected to use the Foundation grants to impact nearly 750,000 lives combined over the next three years.
- Categories
- Health Care
- Region
- Global
-
Cameroon Begins Routine Malaria Shots in Global Milestone
The global fight against malaria took a stride forward on Monday as Cameroon started the world's first routine vaccine programme against the mosquito-borne disease.
- Categories
- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- public health, vaccines
-
Asset-Light Healthcare Chain Rivia Launches Operations in Ghana
The healthcare startup offers comprehensive support in customer acquisition, financing, and technology to elevate patient service quality and expand clientele reach.
- Categories
- Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
Tanzanian Health-Tech Startup Dawa Mkononi Secures Funding to Enhance Healthcare Access
Its mobile application enables pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals to efficiently order medicines, while fintech features provide a seamless payment system.
- Categories
- Finance, Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
Amidst Ongoing Global Crises, Gates Foundation Announces Largest Budget Ever: $8.6 Billion in 2024 to Save and Improve Lives
Increased funding includes support for health innovations that could save millions more lives by 2030.
- Categories
- Health Care, Investing
- Region
- Global
Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter, "NextBillion Notes"
Published each Wednesday, our e-newsletter features NextBillion's latest original articles, along with a selection of news, jobs, bizdev opportunities and events from our recent coverage — and regular conference ticket giveaways.
We respect your privacy. Your information is safe and will never be shared.
Don't miss out. Subscribe today.