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Afia Pharma: Makes medecine more affordable and easly accessible to billions people accros africa

Papy Biganza is a Rwandan entrepreneur, who is striving to revolutionize the traditional pharmaceutical industry in Africa. He has been working in the e-commerce sector since 2014 and is currently the CEO of Afia Pharma which operates in the E-health sector. What is the story behind your star...

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MaiSoin, easy home care for all!

MaiSoin's mission is to provide each patient with an easy and pleasant digital health journey. The Ivorian social enterprise offers a web and mobile platform that simplifies contact between patients and health professionals while collecting data to improve decision-making and the effectiveness o...

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Urukundo Initiative, the friendly, safe and trustworthy platform that informs youth about sexual and reproductive health

Founded by 4 young Rwandans, interested in bringing reliable information to adolescents and youths, regarding their sexual and reproductive health, the startup Urukundo Initiative existed since 2019. It offers through its board game ''Urukundo'' a user-friendly, safe and reliable platform that p...

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Meet ApiAfrique, the Senegalese startup working to change the rules!

ApiAfrique is a Senegalese social enterprise that promotes innovative, local and environmentally friendly solutions for women and baby care. Founded by Marina and Abdoulaye Gning, the startup began operations in 2016 in Senegal. It contributes through its products, to the emancipation of women, ...

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Pharmatech: a promising solution for improving access to sexual health in Africa

On September 13, a unique conference was held at the Pullman Hotel in Abidjan on the rise of Pharmatech in Africa: an opportunity to improve sexual and reproductive health. About sixty people (entrepreneurs, representatives of international organizations, and health authorities) gathered to : ...

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Next Health Accelerator alum Rocket Health completes $5M Series A

When Ugandan startup Rocket Health joined Next Health Accelerator (NHA) in March 2021, it was looking to increase its sexual and reproductive health service offering, expand geographically, continually enhance provider quality, become investor ready, and identify investment partners. Rocket Heal...

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Meet Eight Startups Changing Sexual and Reproductive Health Across Africa

Intrepid Entrepreneurs is pleased to announce eight innovative startups selected to participate in the latest cohort of the Next Health Accelerator. All these startups are female/co-led, except for one. This cohort includes 21 entrepreneurs representing six countries (Benin, Côte D’Ivoire, Ghana...

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Eight tips for successfully interviewing with an accelerator

The Next Health Accelerator (NHA) by Intrepid Entrepreneurs recently completed recruitment for our next cohort of 10 African female/co-led startups innovating in the sexual and reproductive health sector. Applicants apply for Next Health Accelerator by completing an application in French or Engl...

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Meet The Grace Cup, first reusable menstrual products company in Kenya

Ebby Weyime is founder of The Grace Cup, Kenya's first reusable menstrual product company. She is also certified menstrual hygiene management trainer and strong advocate for freedom of choice. In her quest to grow and expand regionally, The Grace Cup had the opportunity to participate in the fir...

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Pad-Up Creations : Washable, durable and affordable products that serve you better

Pioneer in the manufacturing of menstrual hygiene products, Pad-Up Creations Ltd produces and distributes reusable, affordable and body-friendly sanitary pads. The startup's mission is to fight against the high dropout rate of girls and to contribute to the empowerment of African women by provid...