The Impact Africa Summit (IAS Pharma) Award is an annual recognition of healthcare experts for their outstanding impact in reforming Africa’s healthcare system. Last year’s edition received about 100 nominations across categories carried out by reputable individuals and organizations in the healthcare sector. This year we hope to recognize more stakeholders who have made impact in the healthcare sector. Congratulations to this year’s finalists!

Category 01: Health Innovation Excellence Awards 2022
This Award recognizes the greatest impact during the calendar 2022 year, using evidence-based medicine; leading to an advancement in healthcare. This might include the first demonstration of a clear clinical effect for a new drug/ procedure/ device in an area of unmet medical need, a pivotal study of a new drug / procedure/ device with a breakthrough mechanism of action, or a major study of a potential new or expanded indication for an already marketed product.
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Bianka Washington
Country: Kenya
Innovation: Ebola Diagnosis -
Kofi Abas
Country: Nigeria
Innovation: Mobile Medic
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Olabisi Badojo
Country: Kenya
Innovation: Heart Technology
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Gabriel Robinson
Country: Kenya
Innovation: Heart Robotics

Category 02: Healthcare Technology Excellence Awards 2021
This award recognizes the forward-thinking in health, wellness, life sciences, and solution that leveraged technology to achieve innovative excellence and industry disruption.
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Tade Aramide
Country: Nigeria
Innovation: Sickle Cell Research
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Lungo Amongo
Country: Ghana
Innovation: Hymocheck
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Rukayat Hamed
Country: Kenya
Innovation: Purified Water Project
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Doglas Michael
Country: Tanzania
Innovation: Telemedicine Provider