OUR VISION

We envision accountable African governments, private sector and other stakeholders delivering better and affordable health care for all the population, irrespective of their incomes.

OUR MISSION

  • Uncovering systemic issues, inspiring accountability, and advocating for policies to promote equitable access to health care and address health disparities, through investigative journalism, data analysis, and storytelling.
  • Supporting the mobilization of resources and expertise required to transform African health-care systems.
  • Engaging with diverse audiences through various platforms, from virtual to physical mediums, to amplify voices from marginalized communities.
  • Disseminating pertinent information regarding health, including recent advancements, and medical research to empower and inform the public’s decisions towards health care.
  • Providing training and support, equipping health journalists with the information necessary to effectively disseminate to the public.
  • Championing diversity and inclusivity by fostering an environment where every voice is valued, opinions are welcomed and expressed respectfully, and all individuals deserve recognition and visibility.
  • Adhering unwaveringly to the highest standards of journalistic ethics, dedicating themselves to verifying shared information and maintaining objectivity and non- partisanship in their reporting of health-related narratives.
  • Prioritizing the informational needs of African societies and public, addressing their concerns with unwavering professional integrity.
  • Endeavor to bridge the informational divides that often marginalize vulnerable communities, ensuring that they play a central role in shaping mainstream discussions surrounding health and wellness.

OUR COMMITMENT

We exist because...

Health is Wealth. However, most African governments are not helping their citizens to achieve that goal. Many African countries have endorsed Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as a goal in their national health strategies. Yet, progress in translating these commitments into better health care financing and delivery, and ultimately into equitable and quality health services, and increased financial protection, has been slow. Annually, more than 15 million people in Africa are pushed below the $1.90 a day poverty line, mainly due to household health expenditures. More than 109 million Africans spend 10% or more of their household income on health.




15 million

people in Africa are pushed below the $1.90 a day poverty line


Whilst there has been little transformation in the healthcare sector, the financial sector in sub- Africa Africa has been experiencing a revolution, inspired by the rise of mobile technology. Mobile technology has the potential to revolutionize the financing and delivery of healthcare in sub- Saharan Africa by expanding access, improving efficiency, enhancing data-driven decision-making, enabling innovative financing models, and empowering patients and communities to take control of their health. However, to realize these benefits, it is critical to address challenges related to, for example, policy, governance and accountability, investments, infrastructure, equity in access to technology and healthcare services.

Africa is also experiencing a sharp rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) related to rapid urbanization and globalization, leading to shifts in dietary and lifestyle patterns. Africa has a double burden of disease: NCDs co-exist with infectious diseases including lower respiratory tract infections, HIV/AIDS and diarrheal diseases. Besides a few countries that have implemented health insurance or their governments are financing care for the poor, the majority of Africans in the informal sector have to cater for their own health needs. The consequence is that people become poorer when they fall. According to the World Bank about 14 million Africans are pushed into poverty every year because of ever-increasing healthcare costs. This vicious cycle must stop.





14 million

Africans are pushed into poverty every year because of ever-increasing healthcare costs


Better Engagement, Better Access, Better Outcomes.