Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA The elderly woman in front of me at the Nairobi clinic pulled out a worn Nokia phone. Three taps later, she’d paid for her consultation. No cash. No card. No queue at the payment window. Just… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA, MPH The mathematics of African healthcare are unforgiving: governments control 70-90% of health systems across East Africa. For healthtech founders dreaming of scale, this isn’t just a statistic—it’s your reality. You can build the most elegant… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA, MPH Picture this: You’re sitting across from a government health director who controls a $20 million annual budget. Your digital health platform could transform care delivery across her 150 facilities. You’ve prepared the perfect pitch, complete… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA, MPH You’ve built a revolutionary maternal health platform. Your pilot demonstrated 40% reduction in postpartum complications. County governments are interested. Investors are circling. There’s just one problem: you can’t find a qualified midwife willing to join… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA, MPH You’ve just been accepted into a prestigious accelerator. The $25,000 grant feels like vindication—someone believes in your vision. The demo day pitch goes well. Investors express interest. Then reality hits: the path from this $25,000… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA, MPH Your monthly revenue report says you’re crushing it. Up 12% year-over-year. New patient volume strong. Production numbers hitting targets. And yet, somehow, you’re working harder, stressed more, and not seeing that growth in your bank… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA, MPH The most important healthcare innovations aren’t happening in Boston, Silicon Valley, or the Mayo Clinic. They’re happening in Nairobi, Lagos, and Kigali. And if you’re not paying attention, you’re missing the future. The Leapfrog Advantage… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA, MPH Here’s an uncomfortable question: if pharmaceutical companies are making billions using your patients’ health data, shouldn’t your patients get paid? Welcome to healthcare’s most contentious emerging issue. The Hidden Value Extraction Your health data is… Continue reading

Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA, MPH Private equity has become healthcare’s favorite villain. But the story isn’t that simple. Yes, there are horror stories. Yes, there have been disasters. But there have also been success stories no one talks about. The… Continue reading

Hanza Asumah, MD, MBA, MPH You’re a great doctor. Excellent diagnostician. Strong surgical skills. Stellar outcomes. And you’re losing patients to someone less skilled but more convenient. Welcome to the experience economy. The Uncomfortable Truth Let me tell you something… Continue reading