Temie Giwa-Tubosun

Revolutionized Nigerian healthcare logistics through AI-driven blood delivery system

Temie Giwa-Tubosun (b. 1984) founded LifeBank in 2016 after nearly dying from childbirth complications in Lagos. Her startup uses blockchain and drones to deliver blood to 1,800+ Nigerian hospitals, reducing maternal mortality by 60% in partner facilities.

LifeBank's SmartCold Chain technology maintains blood viability across 40°C temperatures. During COVID-19, they distributed 26,000+ vaccines using electric motorcycles adapted for rural terrains.

Giwa-Tubosun's #SaveAMother campaign influenced Nigeria's National Blood Policy. A Gates Foundation grantee, her model expanded to Kenya and Ethiopia, proving tech can overcome Africa's fragmented health infrastructure.