Innovation uptake has played a significant role in strengthening response to the covid-19 pandemic globally. Some of these innovations are newly developed and others are a modification of existing technologies. The goal of this database is to share information on the technological innovations used in fighting the pandemic that have already made a difference in other parts of the World for adaptation and scaling in the African region.

Lung X-ray scans

Lung X-ray scans

Tunisian engineers
Tunisia, Africa
T-sense

T-sense

Tambua Health
Kenya, Africa
Mobile testing booths

Mobile testing booths

Flying Doctors Investment Group
Nigeria, Africa
WhatsApp helpline

WhatsApp helpline

Praekelt
South Africa, Africa
Covi-ID

Covi-ID

A group of South African academics, students, entrepreneurs, and privacy activists
South Africa, Africa
COVID-19 Contact Tracing App

COVID-19 Contact Tracing App

Ministry of Health
Uganda, Africa
Unique Handwashing Machine

Unique Handwashing Machine

Mukwa Primary School
Kenya, Africa
Xente COVID-19 Response

Xente COVID-19 Response

Xente
Uganda, Africa
Fresh produce from the farm

Fresh produce from the farm

Bringo Fresh
Uganda, Africa
sTrack

sTrack

Global Auto Systems Ltd Uganda
Uganda, Africa
Market Garden app

Market Garden app

Institute for Social Transformation
Uganda, Africa
Covid-19.gouv.sn platform

Covid-19.gouv.sn platform

State Information Technology Agency (ADIE)
Senegal, Africa