The future of healthcare innovation in Ghana just took a bold leap forward with the conclusion of HealthHack, the maiden edition of the Hack54 Hackathon Series , organized by thedsgnjunkies (pronounced as The Design Junkies) in collaboration with Socialite AF Ltd , and partnered by the Alliance for HealthTech Africa, Ashesi Center for Entrepreneurship, Interaction Design Foundation and CloudPlexo . The four-day event challenged young innovators to design groundbreaking solutions for Ghana’s most pressing healthcare challenges.
Held under the theme“The Intersection of Design, Data, and Community in Ghana’s Healthcare Future,” the hackathon brought together multidisciplinary teams from top tertiary institutions, including Ashesi University, KNUST, University of Ghana, Legon, and UMaT .
Participants worked intensively to develop practical, human-centered, and technology-driven Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), addressing issues from medication access and patient safety to disease prediction and clinical efficiency.
The judging panel, comprising leading healthcare professionals, data scientists, and User Experience experts, was highly impressed by the ingenuity and deep understanding of Ghana’s healthcare landscape demonstrated by the teams.
“These young innovators aren’t just building apps, they’re building the future” remarked Klenam Fiadzoe of the Alliance for HealthTech Africa.
“They’re successfully combining empathy, data, and design to tackle healthcare challenges that will impact millions of Ghanaians.”
Following a highly competitive pitch session, three standout teams were recognized for their transformative concepts:
Overall Winner (Best UX Solution & People’s Choice Award): NovaHQ
NovaHQ developed a seamless, intuitive platform to enhance patient–clinician engagement while integrating AI-assisted triage features. The judges praised the platform’s exceptional human-centered design, accessibility, and smooth user experience.
Most Impactful Idea: PreaVita
PreaVita focused on data-driven preventive healthcare. Their solution is a machine learning model capable of accurately predicting the number of cholera cases in each region of Ghana based on existing epidemiological and environmental data. This powerful tool demonstrates how predictive analytics can empower public health authorities to proactively prevent outbreaks.
Best Use of Technology: Medi-FI
Medi-FI impressed with its intelligent medication identification platform. The innovation allows users to search for prescribed medicines by simply scanning a picture of the drug, effectively bridging a critical gap in pharmaceutical accessibility, combating counterfeit products, and locating pharmacies with the right supply.
A Commitment to Incubation and Growth
The event is only the beginning for the winning teams. The organizers announced a major post-hackathon commitment: the top three teams will be incubated . This will involve providing them with essential mentorship, technical resources, and access to strategic networks to refine their prototypes into scalable, real-world solutions.
The winners will also receive opportunities to pitch their ideas on major innovation platforms, including Tech in Ghana, FiDCon and other international showcases.
“This is the beginning of something incredible for Ghana and the rest of the continent,” said
Samual Allotey, Co-founder of thedsgnjunkies .
“Hack54 has proven that when young minds are given the right space and support, they can design transformative solutions for Ghana’s most crucial sectors. Our next step is to help these teams grow their concepts into sustainable businesses.”
Hack54 solidifies Ghana’s position as a burgeoning hub for digital innovation, where ideas born from young talent have the potential to save lives across the continent. Organizers hinted that the next hackathon will be focused on finance and digital assets come February 2026.
About The Design Junkies:
thedsgnjunkies is Ghana’s largest creative and technology community, empowering young Africans to use design, innovation, and community to shape the future of the continent’s creative industry.
About Socialite AF:
Socialite AF is a brands, creative, media and technology consultancy based in Ghana, delivering world class services to aspiring personal and c
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