Nigerian court stops 54gene asset sale as founder accuses investors of collapse

Once a biotech star, 54gene is now stuck in court over who controls its most valuable asset, the DNA of 100,000 Nigerians.

AfDB grants $46 million loan to boost healthcare in Sokoto 

The African Development Bank has approved a $46 million loan to develop healthcare infrastructure in Sokoto State, Nigeria

Blueroomcare secures $50K to expand access to mental health care in Nigeria

Blueroomcare secures $50K follow-on funding from EHA Impact Ventures to expand digital and in-person mental health services across Nigeria.

Why Africa’s first healthtech unicorn is closer than you think

With rising investor interest, Africa is on the verge of launching its first health tech unicorn, says HealthCap Africa.

Nigeria’s Medsaf quietly shuts down after raising over $7 million to digitise drug supply

After raising $7M and working with 1,000+ hospitals, Nigerian health startup Medsaf has shut down due to FX shocks, investor pullouts and a failed acquisition attempt.

EXCLUSIVE: Avalon Health Co-Founder Ebrahim exits, starts new venture

Access Health, Ebrahim’s new venture, will focus on reimagining health financing, a major challenge for many across the African continent

Top 7 fastest-growing healthtech companies in Africa 

Africa’s healthcare sector is booming and tech-first companies are leading the charge. From Nigeria to Morocco, meet the firms redefining healthcare growth.

The 15 promising healthtech innovations at CES 2025 that stole the show

A quick look at new health standards taking centre stage at CES 2025, which ran from January 7 to 10.

How healthtech startups are addressing Africa’s mental health problem

In Africa, healthtech startups like Nguvu Health Clafiya, The Pocket Couch, Ahkili, and Shamiri, are providing access to mental healthcare.

Reliance Health raises $40 million in Series B round

The round was led by General Atlantic, a leading global equity investor with participation from Partech, Arvantis Social Foundation, Picus Capital, Tencent Exploration, P1 Ventures, Laerdal Million Lives Fund, M3 Inc., and AAIC (Asia Africa Investment and Consulting).

How to increase investment in Africa’s healthtech sector

If healthtech innovators would just ride the waves of certain drivers, more funds will be invested in the health sector and Africa’s healthcare system will be transformed.

Meet 25 African healthtech startups changing the narrative

Here are 25 health startups that are challenging the status quo and changing the negative narrative about Africa’s health system.