The African healthtech sector surged in 2025, securing over $750 million in disclosed funding by March, according to Partech Africa data, driven largely by investor confidence in AI-powered diagnostics, telemedicine, and digital health platforms. Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa accounted for more than 70% of the capital inflows, positioning them as regional hubs for health innovation.
One of the standout deals was Nigerian startup Helium Health’s $50 million Series C round, which attracted participation from General Atlantic and Tencent. In Kenya, AI diagnostics firm Daktari Health raised $25 million to expand its machine-learning platform that can detect tuberculosis and malaria within minutes, reducing misdiagnosis rates in rural areas.
Experts say investor confidence is being fueled by growing demand for affordable, scalable healthcare solutions in Africa, where the doctor-to-patient ratio remains 1 to 5,000 on average, compared to 1 to 400 in OECD countries.
“Healthtech is not just an investment play; it is a response to systemic health infrastructure gaps,” said Professor Amina Hassan of Makerere University’s School of Public Health. “The combination of AI, cloud computing, and mobile penetration is transforming how Africans access care.”
The sector also aligns with the broader sustainability agenda, as startups increasingly integrate climate resilience into their models. Ghana-based mPharma recently announced a green supply-chain initiative to cut medicine distribution emissions by 20% by 2027.
As Africa prepares for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, policymakers are expected to highlight the role of digital health in strengthening climate-resilient healthcare systems — a link that investors are beginning to notice.
