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Eliwilimina Buberwa, president and founder of the NGO Msichana Imara Foundation

Eliwilimina Buberwa, president and founder of the NGO Msichana Imara Foundation

In this interview, Initiative Africa speaks with Eliwilimina Buberwa, founder of the NGO Msichana Imara Foundation, which is dedicated to combating period poverty in Tanzania. Drawing on her own experience, she explains how the lack of information, products, and adequate infrastructure still deprives millions of young girls of their right to education. This is a crucial discussion on a public health, gender equality, and social justice issue at the heart of rural communities. Journalist: Alexandra Vépierre

The production of ocular prostheses in Cameroon

The production of ocular prostheses in Cameroon

For many people who lose an eye, the most difficult part is the aftermath: how can they regain a normal appearance when prosthetic eyes are rare, expensive, and often of poor quality? In this report, we introduce you to Michel Ngakoue, an ocularist based in Douala. Trained in South Africa, he has been putting his expertise to work for patients for over 10 years. In his laboratory, he creates custom-made prosthetics to restore hope, confidence, and dignity to those who need them. Journalist: Maxime Farrel Bounya

The Business of Better Health: Inside Africa’s Mobile Medical Revolution

The Business of Better Health: Inside Africa’s Mobile Medical Revolution

How can we address the major health challenges in Africa? What role do innovation, public-private partnerships, and artificial intelligence play in access to healthcare? In this exclusive interview, Érick Maville, President of Health in Business Association, looks back on 15 years of commitment to workplace health and the concrete actions carried out in a dozen African countries. He shares the genesis of the health caravans, a mobile and connected device deployed in the most remote areas, and warns of the serious consequences of the massive withdrawal of American aid. Journalist: Laurence Soustras

Zambia – Watch out for dementia

Zambia – Watch out for dementia

A recent study shows that Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia are increasing in Africa at the same rate as the ageing population. People with dementia behave strangely and lose their memory. In Zambia, this neurological condition has long been associated with witchcraft. An organisation called Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia in Zambia has been working to raise awareness, hoping to draw the attention of the authorities to the condition and avoid stigmatisation of the patients.

HealthTech – Bola Bardet, founder of Susu

HealthTech – Bola Bardet, founder of Susu

Franco-Beninese Bola Bardet is the founder and CEO of Insurtech/HealthTech Susu. She is developing her start-up covering Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire and Cameroon. Susu is a digital e-health platform that provides the African diaspora with healthcare for their loved ones residing on the continent. Services offered by Susu include preventive care, medical coverage in the country of residence and abroad, monitoring of chronic diseases and logistical support services to beneficiaries.

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