An Afrimed Perspective Africa’s healthcare systems are entering a decisive decade. The continent is facing rapid population growth, increasing urbanisation, a rising burden of non-communicable diseases, persistent workforce shortages, and major infrastructure gaps. The World Bank notes that Africa will experience the fastest growth in working-age population globally, adding about 740 million people by 2050. For Afrimed, this means the future of healthcare in Africa cannot be

Abstract Africa faces a growing cancer burden, with over 1.5 million new cases projected annually by 2030. Limited radiodiagnostic and radiooncologic infrastructure, severe workforce shortages, and inequitable access exacerbate morbidity and mortality. This article examines these challenges and highlights innovative solutions—including advanced imaging technologies, AI-supported diagnostics, and public-private partnerships. Central to this discussion is Afrimed Medical Device

Abstract African health systems face profound challenges, including severe workforce shortages, high disease burdens, and resource constraints, which exacerbate clinician burnout and compromise patient experience. This article reconstructs and expands upon emerging insights into the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing these issues, drawing from global and regional evidence. We examine the prevalence of burnout among African clinicians, often exceeding 50-70%, a

Abstract: The Pan-African Surgical Healthcare Forum (PASHeF) II in Kigali (Sept 2024) consolidated country commitments and produced a continent-level roadmap that explicitly links political leadership, financing, surgical system planning (NSOAPs), monitoring, and partnerships as the pillars of improved surgical access. This article unpacks that roadmap, shows where local research & development (R&D) and domestic manufacturing of medical devices plug into each pillar, and pres

Surgical disease accounts for over one million preventable deaths annually in Africa, yet access to safe, affordable surgery remains limited. Advancing universal health coverage requires coordinated action across governments, clinicians, academia, industry, and civil society. Drawing on African case studies and Afrimed’s experience in local innovation and manufacturing, this article highlights how multi-stakeholder collaboration can strengthen surgical systems and improve hea