Nigeria added 65 healthtech startups after COVID-19, says report
- Nigeria's healthtech ecosystem added 65 startups from 2020 to 2025, reflecting a 65% growth.
- 17 healthtech startups launched in 2020, marking the highest annual record in the ecosystem.
- 40 healthtech startups are currently inactive, with 97% founded before the pandemic.
The rapid growth of Nigeria's healthtech sector during the pandemic highlights the potential for digital healthcare solutions, but the subsequent challenges reveal a critical need for sustainable business models and infrastructure improvements. Investors and founders must collaborate to address these issues to ensure the long-term viability of healthtech startups in Nigeria.
