The World Health Organisation Regional Office in Africa (WHO-AFRO) is calling on anyone working to apply new and innovative thinking to improve health outcomes for Africa.

WHO-AFRO is excited to announce the launch of the World Health Organisation Africa Innovation Challenge. The Challenge will source, select and support innovators, researchers and community-based initiatives including youth and women, that are working on novel solutions that improve health outcomes, quality of life, and apply new and fresh thinking to address unmet health needs in Africa.

This Challenge will prioritise innovative and scalable healthcare solutions for selection. The three submission categories are Product, Service and Social Innovation. Detailed information on the criteria and the application form is available at www.afro.who.int/innovchallenge

The deadline for submission of entries is Monday, 10 December 2018