Health

Proper menstrual health is a critical issue in Africa. Millions of women and girls in marginalised African communities still lack access to adequate hygiene products, and this has …

Ashley Lori, a dedicated advocate for proper menstrual health, aims to empower women and girls across Africa. Through her nonprofit organisation, Pad-Up Africa, she addresses the issue of …

Dr Funmi Adewara, a multi-award-winning UK-based Nigerian-British Physician, as the founder of Mobihealth International (Mobihealth), has pioneered a telehealth platform that combines technology with compassion to bring healthcare …

Norah Magero, a Mechanical Engineer and Renewable Energy Expert has dedicated over seven years to tackling energy access challenges in Africa. As the founder of Drop Access and …

Ghanaian midwife Sarah Nkansah Boateng is improving reproductive, maternal, and child health solutions in Ghana. She is building innovative solutions at the intersection of health, tech and female …

Shona McDonald, founder and CEO of Shonaquip Social Enterprise, has transformed countless lives and reshaped how people view disabilities in Southern Africa. In 1982, McDonald’s daughter, Shelly, was …

In Nigeria, over 1 million people live with limb loss coupled with the stigma and lack of support that comes with it. However, Dr Irene Titilola Olumese, a …

For many new mothers, welcoming a baby brings both joy and a new set of worries. Skin issues are common among infants, with conditions like dryness, eczema, cradle …

Samira Sanusi, a Nigerian sickle cell survivor and founder of the Samira Sanusi Sickle Cell Foundation (SSSCF), symbolises resilience. Her journey from battling a debilitating illness to supporting …

Kemi Olawoye is working to transform the lives of mothers and parents across Africa, tackling the challenges they face during pregnancy and early parenthood. As Co-Founder and CEO …