In recent years, digitalization has begun reshaping how healthcare is accessed and managed across Africa. With over 600 million people lacking basic healthcare services, the need for scalable solutions is more critical than ever.

Health systems in Africa are overwhelmed by demand, often facing significant barriers such as a lack of infrastructure, insufficient healthcare personnel, and underfunded public health services. Digital health innovations—such as telemedicine, mobile health applications, and electronic health records—are emerging as potential solutions to overcome these challenges. However, many of these innovations remain fragmented, with no central platform for healthcare providers, governments, and organizations to find the right tools to meet their specific needs.

Enter the Africa HealthTech Marketplace.

The new Africa HealthTech Marketplace is a pivotal digital platform, designed to address a critical gap in Africa’s healthcare ecosystem. Powered by the Digital Impact Exchange, this platform curates digital health solutions developed by African innovators, simplifying the process for healthcare providers, governments, and development organizations to discover, evaluate, and procure the digital tools they need. Developed through collaborative efforts, the Africa HealthTech Marketplace leverages the expertise Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in health and the Digital Impact Alliance in digital transformation.

The Africa HealthTech Marketplace helps pave the way for better healthcare.

The Africa HealthTech Marketplace is not just about providing digital solutions; it represents a broader commitment to building a resilient, sustainable healthcare ecosystem across Africa. Specifically, the Africa HealthTech Marketplace aims to:

1. Increase access to digital health solutions. By centralizing innovations, the platform simplifies access for healthcare providers who need reliable tools to address challenges like limited healthcare workers and high patient volumes.
2. Promote local innovations. The platform gives African health innovators a broader audience and helps them to connect with governments, development organizations, and health providers looking to implement these solutions. This visibility is key to scaling innovations that can make a difference in communities across Africa.
3. Facilitate collaboration and partnerships. The platform aims to become a hub for collaboration between governments, NGOs, private sector players, and healthcare innovators. By bringing all stakeholders together in one space, the platform helps create partnerships that are essential for scaling impactful health solutions.
4. Improve healthcare outcomes. By enabling health providers to access and implement the digital tools they need, this can strengthen efficiency, delivery, and ultimately, quality of care.

“The Africa HealthTech Marketplace is a game-changer for healthcare in Africa. By offering a platform that showcases targeted, scalable solutions, we are empowering health providers across the continent to access the tools they need to improve health outcomes.” — H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General, Africa CDC