FIRST PRIZE
MRS TENIOLA
ADERONKE
ADEDEJI
CEO OF PHARMARUN
SECOND PRIZE
M.ABDULLAHI
MUHAMMAD
HABIBU
CEO OF TRASH 4 HEALTH
INNOVATION
FIRST PRIZE
M. OCHORA
MOSES
CEO OF PHOTO-KABADA
SECOND PRIZE
MRS IZATH
NURA
CEO OF NEOSAVE
TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

News & Events

8 March 2024

Torchbearers of Women’s Voices

As we step into Women’s History Month,  women innovators, Sheeba Niwensiima and Nura Izath bring their passion and groundbreaking insights through two...

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7 March 2024

Launch of the second edition of the African Young Innovators for Health Award Business Mentorship Program

7 March 2024 – The Africa Young Innovators for Health Award proudly commenced its mentorship program with a successful kick-off on 4...

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11 February 2024

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Q & A with Tenional Adedeji, CEO of Pharmarun

In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we are honored to feature Teniola Adedeji, the pioneering winner...

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12 December 2023

Bringing innovations to life to achieve Universal Health Coverage in Africa

UHC Day, December 12, 2023 In 2021, 4.5 billion people were not fully covered by essential health services. Protecting people from the...

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8 December 2023

Highlights from African Women in Digital Health: Removing barriers for women’s meaningful engagement and leadership in digital health

Key leaders in digital health convened at the landmark Global Digital Health Forum held in Washington DC from December 4-6, 2023, setting...

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10 November 2023

Unveiling Africa’s Digital Health Future

My recent journey to Kigali for the Africa Health Tech Summit (AHTS) and the African Women in Digital Health (AWiDH) panels was...

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10 November 2023

The pivotal role of women in advancing inclusivity and innovation in digital healthcare across Africa

I recently had the privilege of attending the Africa Health Tech Summit of 2023 in the vibrant city of Kigali this October....

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10 November 2023

Connectedness and inclusion: The present and future of digital health

“On October 18th, 2023, I was both excited and humbled to be part of the African Women in Digital Health (AWiDH) panel...

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10 November 2023

The Future of Digital Health is Young, Vibrant, and African

Experience at Africa Health Tech Summit 2023, by Moses Ochora, Founder and CEO of Photo-Kabada and First Prize winner of the Second...

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5 October 2023

Four innovators awarded Africa Young Innovators for Health Award for contributions to Universal Health Coverage 

5 OCTOBER 2023, DAKAR, SENEGAL – The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) and Speak Up Africa have announced the winners of...

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13 September 2023

IFPMA and Speak Up Africa announce shortlisted candidates for the 2nd edition of the Africa Young Innovators for Health Award

11 SEPTEMBER 2023, GENEVA AND DAKAR –The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) and Speak Up Africa announced 15 candidates shortlisted...

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7 September 2023

Innovative solutions, investments critical in achieving UHC in Africa – Dr. Choonara

A South African based public health practitioner and activist, Dr. Shakira Choonara, has called on African governments to make it a priority...

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22 May 2023

IFPMA and Speak Up Africa launch 2nd edition of flagship award program supporting young health innovators across Africa 

22 May 2023. By the Award program team IFPMA and Speak Up Africa launch the 2nd edition of the Africa Young Innovators...

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24 June 2022

WHO AFRO spotlights Award Innovations

24 June 2022. By the Award program team The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO) has featured the Africa Young...

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30 May 2022

Awardees call for Intellectual Property support for all Young Entrepreneurs

Photo Credit: World Intellectual Property Organization On World Intellectual Property (IP) Day, 26 April 2022, the Africa Young Innovators for Health Awardees shared their...

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