Health

When you think of healthcare, you might picture doctors in white coats roaming hospital wards filled with patients. But across Africa, a quieter revolution is happening across the …

Alaa Murabit advances global health, peace, and gender equality through policy reform, investment, and strategic leadership. Before turning twenty-five, Alaa Murabit had already helped shape United Nations resolutions, …

Maryam Bello delivers climate-resilient healthcare using telemedicine, AI, and solar-powered mobile clinics across Nigeria. When rivers overflow in South-East Nigeria, the devastation is overwhelming. In recent years, floods …

Dr Fatu Forna is dedicated to improving global maternal health by reducing preventable maternal deaths through innovation, advocacy, and education. As a young girl growing up in Sierra …

Dr Esperance Luvindao is transforming healthcare access and equity as a doctor, health innovator, and Africa’s youngest Health Minister. When Dr Esperance Luvindao was sworn in as Namibia’s …

At UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima balances progress in HIV prevention with persistent funding gaps and inequalities.  Winnie Byanyima, a Ugandan engineer, politician, and human rights advocate, has served as …

Mwape Chimpampa develops affordable organic sunscreen to protect people with albinism from deadly UV radiation. The unforgiving African sun poses a severe threat, particularly to individuals born without …

Tlaleng Mofokeng advances global health equity through medicine, advocacy, policy reform, education, and human rights. Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng is a South African medical doctor, bestselling author, and internationally …

HRH Princess (Dr) Moradeun Ogunlana empowers women globally through healthcare, economic development, education, consulting, and leadership advocacy. HRH Princess (Dr) Moradeun Ogunlana is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and energy …

For 11 years, Blandine Umuziranenge has advanced women’s health, dignity, and economic empowerment across Africa with Kosmotive. In 2014, Blandine Umuziranenge took a bold step that would change …