Bridging the Health Gap: Strides in Financing Africa's Future


credit: The Verge

A resilient health system in Africa will require collaboration among governments, development agencies, private sectors, and local communities.

Despite the rise of impact investing, only a small fraction of funds is directed toward healthcare.

Many health entrepreneurs find themselves stuck in the shift from incubation to acceleration.

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