https://www.bizcommunity.com/35/159.html Burkina Faso Medtech news 15 Medtech news - Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/35/159.html en-us Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:12:50 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/microsofts-kerissa-varma-cyber-threats-pose-new-challenges-for-african-healthcare-systems-844783a In season two of the HBO Max medical drama The Pitt, the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Centre descends into chaos after a ransomware cyber attack on neighbouring hospitals prompts it to shut down its digital systems. This may be the plotline of an award-winning US TV drama, but it reflects the reality of the already-strained healthcare system in Africa as it adds cybersecurity to its endless list of challenges. 1-266419 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medtech Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/aspen-pharmacare-to-capitalise-on-glp-1-demand-in-sub-saharan-africa-844843a Aspen Pharmacare aims to secure sub‑Saharan African approval for Eli Lilly's blockbuster weight‑loss drug Mounjaro as early as this year, its CEO said, capitalising on soaring regional demand for obesity treatments. 1-266169 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medtech Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gates-foundation-and-openai-50m-push-for-ai-health-in-africa-849693a Bill Gates announced the Gates Foundation and OpenAI are setting up a $50m partnership to help several African countries use artificial intelligence to improve their health systems and mitigate the impact of international aid cuts. 1-264929 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medtech Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/it-lit-loreal-unveils-new-light-tech-powered-beauty-tools-at-ces-2026-172646a L'Oréal Groupe unveiled two new beauty tools powered by light technology at CES 2026. The tools — Light Straight + Multi-styler, an infrared-powered hair styling tool, and LED Face Mask, a silicone mask that emits light — were also named CES 2026 Innovation Award honorees. 1-264598 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medtech Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/biovac-boosts-africas-vaccine-capacity-with-new-lab-730062a With a little help from the Gates Foundation, Biovac will boost Africa’s vaccine manufacturing capacity with its newly opened product development laboratory in Cape Town. “For millions of people across the continent, it brings the promise of faster, more reliable access to lifesaving vaccines — developed and produced in Africa, for Africa,” said Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman. 1-263072 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medtech Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-ai-diagnostics-and-hearx-foundation-selected-for-turnios-2025-chat-for-health-ai-accelerator-176076a Two South African organisations have been selected to participate in Turn.io’s 2025 Chat for Health & AI Accelerator. Chosen from 400 international applications, AI Diagnostics and hearX Foundation are part of the 10 organisations that will scale AI‑enabled health services. 1-261468 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medtech Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigerian-innovation-brings-hope-with-affordable-bionic-arms-for-amputees-957304a Gift Usen cannot wait to have her hand. Born 25 years ago in Akwa Ibom, southern Nigeria, she has navigated through her life with only one fully developed hand. 1-260624 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medtech Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-chatbots-can-boost-public-health-in-africa-why-language-inclusion-matters-812233a Language technologies like generative artificial intelligence (AI) hold significant potential for public health. From outbreak detection systems that scan global news in real time, to chatbots providing mental health support and conversational diagnostic tools improving access to primary care, these innovations are helping address health challenges. 1-259689 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medtech Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-power-of-african-creativity-our-time-is-now-342518a In recent years, the world has witnessed a remarkable shift in the global creative landscape, with African creativity arising as a powerful force to be reckoned with. As statistics and industry reports affirm, it is indeed our time to lead, and we have every reason to be proud of the incredible talent emanating from the diverse and rich cultures across the continent. 1-247843 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medtech Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/494/239961.html South Africa's Edmund Wessels and Uganda's Anatoli Kirigwajjo have jointly won the Royal Academy of Engineering's 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. 1-239961 Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medtech Burkina Faso