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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has secured a $4 million investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to drive skills and health innovation.
The investment will accelerate the CSIR’s groundbreaking research and development efforts in healthcare, opening new avenues for advancements and solutions that address critical health challenges across the continent. The investment marks a significant milestone in the CSIR’s mission to promote scientific excellence and foster innovation for the betterment of African communities.
With the funding, the CSIR will boost the development of innovative healthcare solutions that are accessible, affordable, and tailored to meet the specific needs of the African population. The CSIR has a proven track record of delivering impactful healthcare innovations, from diagnostics and therapeutics to medical devices and digital health solutions.
Roboost, a pioneering AI-powered logistics startup, has secured a $3 million investment round.
Kenyan digital health startup MYDAWA has secured a $9.6 million investment from Denmark’s Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU) to expand its pharmacy network and digital healthcare services across East Africa.
Medikea, a Tanzanian healthcare startup, has secured an investment from the Catalyst Fund to enhance its mission of delivering affordable healthcare services to vulnerable communities.