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PBR Life Sciences Raises $1 Million Pre-seed to Expand AI-Powered Healthcare Data Platforms Across Africa
Previously targeting 1000 pharmacies in Nigeria, PBR will use this new funding to expand its AI-driven health data solutions in Ghana and Kenya.
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- Health Care, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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NextBillion’s Most Influential Articles of 2024: Congratulations to the Three Winners
NextBillion's “Most Influential Articles of the Year” contest has been a yearly tradition since 2012. The contest highlights 12 of our most-read articles from the past year and gives readers the opportunity to vote for their favorites. Here are our three Most Influential Articles of 2024, as selected by our readers.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Health Care, Investing, Technology
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Tech Firm Acquires Rigo Microfinance Bank
The takeover is expected to strengthen NucleusIS Africa’s ability to deliver healthcare financing services across the continent.
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- Finance, Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Gobi Partners Announces Techxila Fund II and Signs MOU with Bank of Punjab to Drive Economic Cooperation
The Techxila Fund II aims to empower startups in Pakistan, with a focus on high potential sectors.
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- Investing
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- Europe & Eurasia
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Announcing NextBillion’s Most Influential Articles of 2024: Vote for Your Favorites by Jan. 5
As we bid farewell to an eventful year, it's time for NextBillion’s annual tradition: our “Most Influential Articles of the Year” contest. Each December since 2012, we've selected 12 of our most-read articles from the past year, inviting readers to vote for the ones that influenced their thinking the most. Check out the articles in this year's contest (if you haven't already), and vote for your favorites: You can vote up to once per hour between Dec. 18 and 11:59 pm EST on Jan. 5.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Health Care, Impact Assessment, Investing, Social Enterprise, Technology
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Microsoft Launches AI Initiative to Empower African Startups
More than 2,400 AI startups in Africa are transforming industries and creating new job opportunities at a rapid pace.
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- Agriculture, Finance, Health Care, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Eyone Raises USD 1 Million to Drive Technology-Infused Health Solutions in Africa
Funds will integrate AI into its healthcare solutions, driving digital transformation in health tech.
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- Health Care, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Airtel, Mobihealth to Provide Telemedicine Services for Nigerians in Rural Areas
Mobihealth’s platform offers various services, including 24/7 teleconsultations, prescription services, delivery of genuine medications, and access to international medical specialists.
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- Health Care, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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