The African Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has launched a new digital exchange platform named “The Africa HealthTech Marketplace”, in collaboration with Digital Impact Alliance.
- •The platform provides an opportunity for government technologists, policymakers, and health professionals to navigate, evaluate and implement the right solutions for their respective communities.
- •It simplifies digital transformation by cataloging online tools, products and resources from trusted sources.
- •These resources are used by governments, development actors and policy decision-makers to improve health outcomes.
“The Africa HealthTech Marketplace is a game-changer for healthcare in Africa. By offering a platform that showcases local, scalable solutions, we are empowering healthcare providers across the continent to access the tools they need to improve health outcomes, said H.E. Dr Jean Kaseya, Africa CDC Director General in his keynote address during the launch on 29 October in Kigali, Rwanda, on the sidelines of the Africa Health-Tech Summit 2024.
The HealthTech Marketplace showcases vetted digital health solutions, focusing on innovations from African startups, enhancing visibility, and facilitating more informed procurement decisions.
“This much-needed platform provides local innovators greater visibility for the incredible work they’re doing, and, most importantly, it fills a critical gap for the 600 million- plus people across Africa who lack access to basic medical care.” said Dr Nsengimana, Chief Digital Advisor at Africa CDC.