International Pathogen Surveillance Network Announces First Recipients of...
The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners announced 10 projects that will receive almost US$ 2 million in grants to improve capacities in pathogen genomic surveillance. The catalytic grant fund...
View ArticleImpact Investing in Turbulent Times: Opportunity Amid Uncertainty
Impact investing, much like the world around us, is facing a period of prolonged turbulence. The interconnected shocks of 2024 — including the escalating climate and biodiversity crises, rising food...
View ArticleAnalysis: Rethinking Africa’s Infrastructure Gap: Innovation Ecosystems as...
By Efosa Ojomo, Mara Hansen Staples In nearly every African country, the derelict state of infrastructure is immediately apparent and so, improving the continent’s infrastructure is a top priority for...
View ArticleAirtel, Mobihealth to Provide Telemedicine Services for Nigerians in Rural Areas
By Boluwatife Omotayo Airtel Nigeria has partnered with Mobihealth International, a telehealth service provider, to improve healthcare access for millions of Nigerians, especially those in underserved...
View ArticleEyone Raises USD 1 Million to Drive Technology-Infused Health Solutions in...
Eyone, a health tech disruptor from Senegal, has raised USD 1 million to redefine healthcare in Africa. Known for its digital health platforms, Eyone bridges the gap between patients and providers with...
View ArticleMicrosoft Launches AI Initiative to Empower African Startups
By Mamsi Nkosi Microsoft has announced a plan to promote cooperation between startups and business executives while also accelerating the development of artificial intelligence (AI) through its Africa...
View ArticleAnnouncing NextBillion’s Most Influential Articles of 2024: Vote for Your...
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...
View ArticlePress Release: The Pandemic Fund Announces Third Round of Funding, Marking...
The Pandemic Fund’s Governing Board approved a grant envelope of $500 million for its third round of funding to help low- and middle-income countries scale up efforts to build health systems capacity...
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