Archives Tag: healthcare

BUSINESS Health

7 Potential Of The Nigerian Healthcare Market For Startups

April 19, 2022

  The Nigerian healthcare market is a vast and untapped market with a lot of potential for startups. The healthcare sector in Nigeria is a vital aspect of the economy as it plays a crucial role in the well-being of the population. Despite the challenges facing the healthcare sector, there are a lot of opportunities … Continue reading 7 Potential Of The Nigerian Healthcare Market For Startups

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Health Press Release

Medic West Africa Exhibition And Conference

April 19, 2022

Informa Markets, the leading global exhibitions organiser, has announced that Medic West Africa is set to hold in-person after two years at Landmark Center in Lagos, Nigeria, from 07 – 09 September 2022. This marks the 9th edition of the largest gathering of healthcare trade professionals in the region, providing an exceptional networking hub for … Continue reading Medic West Africa Exhibition And Conference

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Health TECH

Building The Largest Emergency Respondent Networks In Nigeria

April 19, 2022

In developed countries, there are emergency numbers for citizens to call when they run into a situation that requires urgent attention. Especially during health crises, accidents and crimes. Sadly, that’s not the case with Nigeria. Hundreds of people have died from road accidents, cardiovascular diseases, and pregnancy complications. Simply because there are no emergency responders … Continue reading Building The Largest Emergency Respondent Networks In Nigeria

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Health Press Release

roHealth Partners Connect Nigeria To Provide Affordable HMO Services

April 19, 2022

roHealth, the No 1 Healthcare Marketplace in Nigeria, has partnered with Connect Nigeria, Nigeria’s information portal to eradicate the high cost of healthcare for Employees and Employers. As a hub that connects individuals and organisations to reliable and valuable information, Connect Nigeria’s services are designed to provide answers and practical solutions for our existing and … Continue reading roHealth Partners Connect Nigeria To Provide Affordable HMO Services

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Health Opportunities

Up To $4,000 In Stipends Available In The Oncopadi Digital Health Fellowship

April 19, 2022

  Oncopadi Technologies says it’s accepting applications for its Digital Health and Cancer Research Fellowship. The program is open to healthcare researchers based in Lagos and is designed to help them develop and improve their digital health expertise. Read more about Opportunities Oncopadi Technologies, which functions as a ‘digital cancer clinic’, works to connect African … Continue reading Up To $4,000 In Stipends Available In The Oncopadi Digital Health Fellowship

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Website Review

Websites We Love: Clafiya

April 19, 2022

  Imagine a Nigeria where everyone can access quality healthcare irrespective of their socioeconomic background, race, or gender. While this vision of Nigeria seems unattainable for many, some have taken steps to make this a reality. Read more about Websites we love Itoro Inoyo and Jennie Nwokoye, two young entrepreneurs, are among the individuals looking … Continue reading Websites We Love: Clafiya

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COVID-19 Press Release

Healthcare Supply Chain Start-Ups In Africa Abound And Want To Support The COVID-19 Response

April 19, 2022

A new report by Salient Advisory calls for support to enable African healthtech innovators to accelerate impact and deliver at scale.  Healthcare consulting firm, Salient Advisory, has launched a health care report calling on donor agencies, governments and impact investors to accelerate the impact and scale of African health-tech innovators working in the supply chain. … Continue reading Healthcare Supply Chain Start-Ups In Africa Abound And Want To Support The COVID-19 Response

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Press Release

Carbon partners with AXA Mansard to launch healthcare benefits program

April 19, 2022

New program will reward regular customers with savings-linked insurance and loyalty benefits  Carbon, Nigeria’s foremost digital financial services company, has partnered with AXA Mansard, a leading provider of insurance products and services, to launch a range of healthcare benefits for its regular customers. As part of the new program, customers that save a minimum of N3,000 … Continue reading Carbon partners with AXA Mansard to launch healthcare benefits program

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BUSINESS

Brands We Love: Helium Health

April 19, 2022

Digital technology is making inroads into Nigeria’s healthcare system, and it’s doing so swiftly. At one time, the country’s hospitals relied on pen, paper and old typewriters to get their recordkeeping done. Inefficiency was rife; patients waited days to see a doctor. Thanks to modern tech, this picture is changing. Companies like Helium Health are … Continue reading Brands We Love: Helium Health

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Helpful Little Articles: 10 Affordable Private Hospitals in Port Harcourt

April 19, 2022

If you live in Port Harcourt or are visiting the city anytime soon, you might want to know where to get medical attention in case of any emergencies. In continuing with our series, we will be giving ten affordable private hospitals in the Port Harcourt area and its suburbs. 1. First Rivers Hospital This is … Continue reading Helpful Little Articles: 10 Affordable Private Hospitals in Port Harcourt

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Health Top 10

Helpful Little Articles: 10 Affordable Private Hospitals in Abuja

April 19, 2022

Abuja is known for its pricey abodes and pop culture and most importantly, its political allure. It is the federal capital, after all, but just like in Lagos there is middle and lower class that needs servicing with basic amenities. So we will be giving you a list of ten private hospitals that happen to … Continue reading Helpful Little Articles: 10 Affordable Private Hospitals in Abuja

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BUSINESS

Brands We Love: APMIS

April 19, 2022

For most of its existence, Nigeria’s medical institutions ran a lot of processes manually. Hospitals held their patients’ medical records in paper files, which they had to manually sort through whenever a returning patient came on a scheduled visit. The dispensing and accounting processes weren’t any better. Cashiers collected wads of cash and did tedious … Continue reading Brands We Love: APMIS

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BUSINESS

Brands We Love: Medsaf

April 19, 2022

Access to quality medication is still a big challenge for many Nigerians. The cities are awash with independent pharmacies, and medicines can be bought from hospitals and clinics. But it’s not always certain that the drugs being sold are authentic. It’s this uncertainty that Medsaf, a healthcare startup, exists to tackle. They are working to … Continue reading Brands We Love: Medsaf

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BUSINESS

Interswitch Has Acquired Healthcare Startup eClat

April 19, 2022

Interswitch, a leading electronic payments company in Nigeria, has acquired eClat, a local e-health startup. The deal signals an intention by Interswitch to expand beyond its traditional focus on financial technology. The deal, announced earlier this week, sees Interswitch take a 60% stake in the healthcare startup by subscribing to new shares issued by the … Continue reading Interswitch Has Acquired Healthcare Startup eClat

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Social Media

App Of The Week: 54gene

April 19, 2022

If there is one industry that is currently reaping the benefits of technology, it is healthcare. From Virtual Reality to 3D Printer, and Artificial Intelligence, these technologies are changing the healthcare system for the better. One of the African startups driven by Artificial Intelligence is 54gene. 54gene is on a mission to disrupt the healthcare … Continue reading App Of The Week: 54gene

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