Promoting Health Equity Efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa Via Social Entrepreneurs

Biotechs and pharma startups popped up across Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic, with so-called social entrepreneurs taking the lead. The World Economic Forum recent published a report on innovations driving health equity efforts in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the role of social entrepreneurs, underappreciated solutions to tackle barriers to care, and how the public and private sectors can work together.

According to the authors, “Through initiatives like the Global Health Equity Network and its Zero Health Gaps Pledge, business leaders are demonstrating their commitment to playing their part in advancing global health equity. Partnering with and supporting social innovators – who have led the way in developing scalable solutions that sustainably address local needs and priorities – provides an actionable pathway for businesses to follow through on these commitments.”

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(Source: World Economic Forum, January 19^th, 2023)