Kenya to set up a $815m public health-tech system

According to the partners, Interswitch will enable the State Government to use electronic medical records from several sources to improve experiences, planning, and policies.

The two companies are working together to improve collection of patients’ medical data, healthcare efficiencies and patient treatment and support.

The awards are aligned to tackling major global and African challenges, with categories such as agri-tech, green-tech, health-tech and fintech.

The fellowship programme provides professionals with on-the-job training to apply expertise in information science, computer science, and information technology.

The Africa Tech Festival awards recognises the achievements of companies and people making an impact across the continent.

The Quro Medical investment is MIC Khulisani Venture’s first foray into the digital healthcare space, further diversifying its investment portfolio.

The Arizona-headquartered company is a renowned manufacturer of 3D digital scanners and Invisalign clear aligners used in orthodontics.

The company’s cash contribution is $250 000 to each company participating in the New York-based programme and £250,000 to each company participating in the London-based program.

Flat6Labs will invest in 160 companies that are in pre-seed up to pre-series A stage, with tickets ranging from US$150 000-US$500 000.