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There are no figures for how many social enterprises have been started across the continent, but the sector is growing with the emergence of tech hubs and accelerators even in the world’s least developed countries, such as Chad.Ghana-based social enterprise mPharma manages prescription inventory for pharmacies to make medicines more affordable for Africans.

mPharma won $1.5 million this year from Ebay billionaire Jeff Skoll and plans to eventually supply affordable drugs to public hospitals as well as pharmacies, says founder Gregory Rockson. Gregory Rockson received the Progress Award at tonight’s Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards. This award recognizes the work of his company, mPharma, which provides primary healthcare services across Africa.

 

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