Thalia Psychotherapy, a Kenyan startup, has clinched the top prize in the Health Tech category at the prestigious 2024 Viva Technology conference in Paris, France. This global event gathers the brightest minds to discuss future technologies, with artificial intelligence taking center stage this year.
The French Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, commended Thalia Psychotherapy for their innovative solutions addressing widespread mental health issues. “Thalia Psychotherapy shows that Africa can find great solutions, tackling the big challenge of mental health with energy and new ideas,” she remarked during the award ceremony.
Following the minister’s commendation, the French Ambassador expressed support on Twitter, highlighting the significance of Thalia Psychotherapy’s achievement. She tweeted, “Thalia Psychotherapy’s success is a clear sign of the potential African innovators have to make a mark on the world stage. Proud to support and celebrate this pioneering spirit at VivaTech.” This international recognition underscores the vital role of global support in addressing health challenges worldwide.
VivaTech 2024 showcased how artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies could revolutionize lives, featuring speeches from tech leaders like Elon Musk. The event provided invaluable insights into the future of technology and its impact on various sectors, including healthcare.
Antony Okungu, co-founder and Head of Strategy and Growth at Thalia Psychotherapy, shared the startup’s ambitious plans for expansion across Africa. “This recognition at VivaTech boosts our mission to spread our preventative mental health services throughout Africa,” he said, emphasizing the goal of increasing access to mental health solutions across the continent.
Mercy Mwende, co-founder and COO, spoke about the award’s importance, noting that it would encourage more hospitals and partners to join mental health programs. “Winning this award at such a respected international event proves our work is important and effective, even though talking about mental health is still difficult in many places,” she explained.
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