Kwasi Yelarge

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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Kwasi Yelarge is a leading voice at the intersection of financial technology and public health, with a particular focus on digital innovation across Africa. His most-cited work, "Prospects for financial technology for health in Africa" (2022, 10 citations), critically examines how fintech tools—such as mobile money and AI-driven platforms—can be repurposed to strengthen healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings. Yelarge’s research illuminates the transformative potential of these technologies, from enabling micro-insurance schemes to facilitating real-time health data collection, while also addressing systemic barriers like digital literacy and infrastructure gaps. By bridging two traditionally siloed fields, he offers actionable frameworks for policymakers and entrepreneurs aiming to scale health interventions through financial inclusion. His work has been influential in shaping conversations around digital health equity, earning recognition from both academic and development circles. For students and researchers, Yelarge’s scholarship provides a compelling roadmap for leveraging fintech’s reach to tackle pressing health challenges, making him a key figure in the growing discourse on technology-driven social impact in the Global South.