Temie Giwa-Tubosun is a Nigerian healthcare entrepreneur, public health expert, and technology innovator who has transformed healthcare delivery in Africa through digital solutions. She is best known as the founder and CEO of LifeBank, a company that uses technology and logistics to save lives by improving access to essential medical supplies.
Born and raised in Nigeria, Temie developed an early interest in healthcare and social impact. She earned a degree in International Relations from Minnesota State University and later obtained a Master of Public Health degree from New York University.
Before founding LifeBank, she worked in public health and international development organizations, where she witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of inadequate healthcare infrastructure. She discovered that many preventable deaths occurred because hospitals lacked timely access to blood supplies and other essential medical products.
In 2016, she founded LifeBank to bridge this gap. The company uses technology, data analytics, and an efficient logistics network to connect hospitals with blood banks, oxygen suppliers, laboratories, and pharmaceutical providers. Since its launch, LifeBank has expanded across multiple African countries and has helped save thousands of lives.
Temie has received numerous international awards and recognitions for her contributions to healthcare innovation, including recognition from global organizations and business publications. Beyond business, she advocates for women’s leadership, healthcare equity, and digital transformation across Africa.
Today, she is regarded as one of Africa’s most influential health-tech entrepreneurs.