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"What an inspiring 2 days at #TransfromAfricanMedtech conference! Grateful for the speeches, patient stories that touched hearts and more. Kudos to startups, judges, partners, & teams. Let's keep innovating for a healthier Africa!" Wilfred Njagi @VillgroAfrica

The non-surgical and medical equipment award goes to Simbona winning $4000! Congratulations!🥳🥳 #TransformAfricanMedtech

Calling all supporters of a stronger #biomedical engineering workforce across East #Africa! An #Africa 1st not to miss: Register here👉 ifmbe2023.co.ke/register-for-e… @AfricaCDC @cedifmbe @KenyaMedics_KMA @KenyaFraternity @TheIEK @EngineersBoard #EveryBreathCounts #TheyMakeitWork

Questions on transforming African MedTech have been asked, and answers have been given. #TransformAfricanMedtech

@africanmedtech This is a challenge we will take on and the future looks bright if we continue conversations..

2. Opening labs for students even beyond their university education can help in supporting more innovation. 3. Systems to retain and support graduates outside university are necessary. #TransformAfricanMedtech

The 3rd panel moderated by @junekm had academic heads discussing; What does African- Centered MedTech look like? Key takeaways. "We need to be deliberate in creating synergies that can be drawn from MedTech. #TransformAfricanMedtech

Takeaways from the 1st panel on the MedTech Ecosystem Landscape. 1.Patnering with other investors is key for growth. 2.Investors should be more encouraged their solutions will be financed. 3. Africa needs to work in one voice to unify approval processes. #TransformAfricanMedtech

The exhibition area of the conference showcases various MedTech solutions from various innovators. A key space to look through here at the Transforming African MedTech Conference. #TransformAfricanMedtech

Let's not only talk but also make thing's happen. #TransformAfricanMedtech

A question that kept rising was, " How do we make it easier for investors to invest?" We hope that by the end of this conference, this shall be answered. #TransformAfricanMedtech

Takeaways from the second panel on the Financial sustainability of MedTech. 1. Capital is a ladder and your customer is the best person to fund your company. 2.Focus on initial grant funding to help you test your product in market. 3.Policy can be a stumbling block to innovation.

Welcome remarks from Wambui Nyabero and @TuchiKhasandi to the conference were heartwarming. They hope the participants share knowledge, highlight medical best practices and connect with other medical stakeholders throughout the conference. #TransformAfricanMedtech

Scenes of various partners at the press conference. The media asked questions, among them the expected impact of the Transforming African MedTech Conference. We look forward to this being highlighted across various media stations to populate our message. #TransformAfricanMedtech

"Industry and university partnerships bridge the gap between theory and practice.They are critical in solving industry problems, driving innovation, promote research & entrepreneurship while providing continuity to medical field." Prof. Paul K. Wainaina. #TransformAfricanMedtech

United for Innovations.

RISE 360 Design Competition: This Competition hosted at Kenyatta University featured student teams from Kenyan universities who presented low-cost technologies they have designed to address global health challenges in resource-limited settings.

3D printing training session at the KU, Innovation and Incubation Centre.

The fabulous Dr. Hema making the case for an urgent attention to neonatal nurses to ensure quality of level II care ⁦@alignmnh⁩ ⁦@UNICEFhealth⁩ ⁦@NEST360org⁩ ⁦@joylawn⁩

🚨#webinarwednesday 🚨 In this Masterclass 📽️, Dr. Abdu Mohiddin explains what you can find in @TheLancetMedicalJournal series on small vulnerable newborns. He says the new research and call to action can help us measure and manage #NewbornHealth 👉youtu.be/B_0aVQJ5cCQ

Data for Action Lead, President of @AfricanNeonatal and Neonatologist @dralexstevenson spoke about the importance of data-driven decision-making when implementing #SmallandSickNewbornCare: