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Sep 2, 2020
Strengthening One of Africa’s Universities in a Time of Crisis
Patrick Awuah, founder and president of Ashesi University in Ghana, explains how the institution is supporting its students during the pandemic.
Jul 29, 2020
Getting Developing Countries the COVID-19 Supplies They Need
IFC's new Global Health Platform will boost supply of face masks, ventilators and, eventually, vaccines.
Jul 28, 2020
New Nigerian Biobank Advances Africa’s Genomic Revolution
Ethnic diversity in human genomic studies is a matter of social justice as well as a scientific imperative. 54Gene and other Africa-based initiatives are taking the lead.
Jul 2, 2020
A “Heroic” COVID-19 Testing Campaign in Thailand
A hospital chain prioritizes community testing and outreach to keep health-care workers healthy.
Jun 10, 2020
The Private Sector’s Role in Africa’s Recovery
Businessman and African Union Special Envoy Strive Masiyiwa on the need for the private sector to adapt and pivot to come out of COVID-19 stronger.
Jun 5, 2020
Mexico Takes Eye Care Digital Amid COVID-19
A Mexican eye-care introduces digital services to keep clients healthy—despite the pandemic.
Apr 29, 2020
COVID-19 Spurs Surge in Diabetes Care in Mexico
The COVID-19 crisis has created an unexpected 40 percent surge in new clients for a Mexican chain of specialized clinics that treat diabetes.
Apr 8, 2020
Indian e-Health Service Adjusts to Lockdown, Meets Heavy Demand
India’s largest online health platform takes on new tasks in real time to keep business running and serve people in more than 100 cities.
Mar 31, 2020
In Senegal, Adapting Business to Support the Fight
Free-of-charge bus ads, delivery of hygiene products, access to health professionals: Three Senegalese start-ups adjust to COVID-19.
Jan 14, 2020
Matchmaking: Tech Companies, Meet African Health-care Providers
TechEmerge is forging partnerships to improve health-care delivery and patient outcomes in East Africa. Innovators are invited to apply for seed funding and technical assistance through Feb 25.
