"We are very excited about being selected from nearly 3,000 African companies working in the healthcare supply chain," Pappy Biganza, the CEO of Afia Group told"We will use the grant to expand our user base and upgrade our system and human resources. It will strengthen our operations."
Up to 38 percent of these start-ups are led by women, and 17 percent operate within Francophone Africa. Innovators are building online pharmacies and telemedicine firms, as well as inventory management services for pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals, supply chain data analytics, product protection, and product visibility.
In November, the innovators will attend a two-day event in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, where they will connect with industry stakeholders, donors, and multilateral agencies.