<p>The 2nd edition of the Transforming African MedTech Conference took place from 28 – 30 August 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. At the sidelines of the conference, I spoke with several delegates who shared their highlights.</p> <p>They include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Winnie Kibiru,</strong> MedTech Lead, Villgro Africa. She is one of the brains behind the conference and she talked about the event’s vision and goals.</li> <li><strong>Vivian Arinaitwe</strong>, CEO and co-founder, Che Innovations. Her innovation, the Neonest, was one of several amazing medtech devices on exhibition.</li> <li><strong>Hellen Gitonga</strong>, Regulatory Affairs Specialist for Africa at Philips Health Systems. She spoke about her experiences as a judge during the pitch competition for startups.</li> <li><strong>Sewu-Steve Tawia</strong>, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Jaza Rift Ventures. They are one of the conference’s conveners and are a major investor in Africa’s medtech sector.</li> <li><strong>Eddine Sarroukh</strong>, Innovation Lead at Phillips Foundation. He moderated a powerful panel discussion on addressing barriers to medtech innovation in Africa.</li> <li><strong>Prof Ndirangu Kioni</strong>, former Vice Chancellor, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology. He spoke about academia’s catalytic role in medtech innovation.</li> <li><strong>Kimani Chege</strong>, a freelance journalist who gave the media’s perspective of the event.</li> <li><strong>Rob Beyer</strong>, Co-founder and Executive Chair, Villgro Africa. He wrapped up the episode by addressing the ‘so what’ and ‘what next’ of the conference.</li> </ul> <p>For more information about the Transforming African Medtech Conference, visit: <a href="https://www.africanmedtech.com/">https://www.africanmedtech.com/</a></p> <p>MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti/">⁠⁠⁠Dr. Sam Oti⁠⁠⁠</a>⁠⁠, and co-edited by ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica2ojiambo/">⁠⁠⁠Veronica Ojiambo⁠⁠⁠</a>⁠⁠. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you’d like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn.</p> <p>Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti&#39;s role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada&#39;s International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast&#39;s content.</p>

MedxTek Africa

Samuel Oti

Ep53 - Highlights of the Transforming African MedTech Conference 2024

AUG 31, 202435 MIN
MedxTek Africa

Ep53 - Highlights of the Transforming African MedTech Conference 2024

AUG 31, 202435 MIN

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<p>The 2nd edition of the Transforming African MedTech Conference took place from 28 – 30 August 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. At the sidelines of the conference, I spoke with several delegates who shared their highlights.</p> <p>They include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Winnie Kibiru,</strong> MedTech Lead, Villgro Africa. She is one of the brains behind the conference and she talked about the event’s vision and goals.</li> <li><strong>Vivian Arinaitwe</strong>, CEO and co-founder, Che Innovations. Her innovation, the Neonest, was one of several amazing medtech devices on exhibition.</li> <li><strong>Hellen Gitonga</strong>, Regulatory Affairs Specialist for Africa at Philips Health Systems. She spoke about her experiences as a judge during the pitch competition for startups.</li> <li><strong>Sewu-Steve Tawia</strong>, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Jaza Rift Ventures. They are one of the conference’s conveners and are a major investor in Africa’s medtech sector.</li> <li><strong>Eddine Sarroukh</strong>, Innovation Lead at Phillips Foundation. He moderated a powerful panel discussion on addressing barriers to medtech innovation in Africa.</li> <li><strong>Prof Ndirangu Kioni</strong>, former Vice Chancellor, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology. He spoke about academia’s catalytic role in medtech innovation.</li> <li><strong>Kimani Chege</strong>, a freelance journalist who gave the media’s perspective of the event.</li> <li><strong>Rob Beyer</strong>, Co-founder and Executive Chair, Villgro Africa. He wrapped up the episode by addressing the ‘so what’ and ‘what next’ of the conference.</li> </ul> <p>For more information about the Transforming African Medtech Conference, visit: <a href="https://www.africanmedtech.com/">https://www.africanmedtech.com/</a></p> <p>MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti/">⁠⁠⁠Dr. Sam Oti⁠⁠⁠</a>⁠⁠, and co-edited by ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica2ojiambo/">⁠⁠⁠Veronica Ojiambo⁠⁠⁠</a>⁠⁠. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you’d like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: [email protected] or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn.</p> <p>Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti&#39;s role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada&#39;s International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast&#39;s content.</p>