Global Tech Leaders of the Diaspora: 10 African Innovators to Watch In 2016

CAMEROON: Arthur Zang, Founder, Cardiopad

Zang invented the Cardiopad, a medical tablet that enables heart exams to be performed on rural populations. Results of the test are wirelessly transferred to specialists, allowing citizens in remote areas to gain diagnosis and treatments in a more timely fashion, ultimately saving lives. He is also the founder of Himore Medical Equipments, the company that owns the rights to the Cardiopad.