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The article focuses on the emergence of homegrown apps in Africa that address specific needs on the continent, taking into account affordability, limited storage space and contextual factors, with examples including mobile solutions for education, jobseekers and healthcare, highlighting the potential of African innovation and the importance of pragmatic approaches tailored to the local context.

The article focuses on COVID has made it clear that information, and how it is used, is key to managing healthcare on the continent. It mentions COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed exceptional innovation in the health sector, with global collaboration occurring on an unprecedented scale between leaders in academia, government, business and healthcare. It also mentions Artificial Intelligence can help researchers to discover how quickly a virus is spreading.