Malaria. Newborn jaundice. Hearing loss. These are just some of the health problems that the winners of this year's Johnson & Johnson Africa Innovation Challenge are tackling by leveraging everything from apps to a smart formula for soap.
Preventative HIV innovations. Better access to oncology care. A mobile messaging service for moms. These are just a few of the initiatives underway—and Chairman and CEO Alex Gorsky sits down for an exclusive interview about all of them.
As the Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering kicks off in Rwanda this week, we look at how Johnson & Johnson is helping nurture scientific progress across the continent.
From helping stop the spread of disease in public bathrooms in Uganda to supporting local farmers in Liberia, these savvy troubleshooters have devised simple healthcare solutions with serious impact.