
Dr. Emmanuel Owobu is a medical doctor, social entrepreneur, and mobile health consultant specializing in using technology to address healthcare challenges in Africa. He co-founded MOBicure, a mobile health company that developed the OMOMI app, reaching over 60,000 users to reduce maternal and child mortality. As Managing Partner at LabEight* Africa and a professional at UK Research and Innovation, he focuses on health tech innovation, ICT4D, and startup advisory. A Commonwealth Scholar and LEAP Africa Fellow, Dr. Owobu has received numerous awards including the 2019 Dr. Pamela Hartigan Award for Social Innovation and a $100,000 Expo Dubai 2020 grant. His expertise spans project development, eHealth solutions, and social impact initiatives.
Imperial College London
University of Edinburgh
2016-2017
University of Benin