20/02/2026
Congratulations to our CEO Tafadzwa Kalisto Munzwa for making it on the list of young people pushing AI and technology to greater heights, this is commendable and as Dawa health we shall continue working and building systems that enhance health provision and delivery๐ฏ๐ฏ, this recognition goes a long way toward the efforts of the whole team, enjoy๐๐
Africaโs healthcare future is being written in code, data and bold decisions.
Artificial Intelligence for Social Impact & Development has unveiled the Top 25 AI in Healthcare Voices in Africa 2026, a Spotlight recognizing leaders who are using AI to improve diagnostics, expand access, strengthen supply chains and shape responsible policy across the continent.
This is not theory. It is impact.
From Dr. Tobi Olatunji MD, who reduced radiology reporting time in Nigeria from 48 hours to 20 minutes, to Darlington Akogo, whose AI models outperform human radiologists and Tafadzwa Kalisto Munzwa, who is cutting anemia detection time in rural Zimbabwe from days to minutes, these innovators are building solutions inside real health systems.
The list also recognizes policy shapers and ecosystem builders like Dr. Kakanfo Kunle, Celina Lee, Bayo Adekanmbi PhD, Dr. Wasswa William, Pelonomi Moiloa, Dr Joy Aifuobhokhan, Adeola Ayoola, Shamim Nabuuma, Dr. Abiodun Adereni, Karim Beguir, Dr Moustapha Cissรฉ, Dr Amr Abodraiaa, Dr. Fred Mutisya, Dr. Jeffrey Otoibhi, Tom Kinyanjui Njoroge, Dr. Chinasa T. Okolo, Dr Jaishree Naidoo, Jean Philbert Nsengimana, Dr Ola Brown, Dr. Rose Nakasi, Dr Abeba Birhane and Adebayo Alonge.
Together, they represent diagnostics powered by AI, smarter pharmacy systems, tele-oncology platforms, vaccine optimization models, AI governance frameworks and digital health investments worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Africaโs AI healthcare ecosystem is expanding rapidly. These voices are helping define what responsible, locally built and globally competitive health innovation looks like.
Read the full article here: https://thenextafrica.com/africas-top-25-ai-in-healthcare-voices-2026-signals-a-new-era-for-data-driven-health-systems/
Who else should be on this radar? Tag them. Nominate them. Letโs build the ecosystem louder and stronger.