Technology enhances healthcare, one step at a time

A multitude of new technologies have arrived on the scene in the past few years – offering the promise of revolutionising the healthcare industry and enhancing patient care in many of different ways, writes T-Systems SA’s Johann Joubert. Many healthcare...

Lessons learnt from a telehealth deployment

A new IDC Health Insights study, “Empowering Patients and Improving Quality of Care: Telehealth and Telecare in Cornwall”, looks at how the Cornwall local council and National Health Services (NHS), together with their partner BT, sought to address the...

IT transforms service delivery for the healthcare sector

Access to quality healthcare is considered a basic human right, however, the South African healthcare sector is faced with numerous challenges that impede this essential service delivery. By Johann Joubert, sales manager: Africa at T-Systems South Africa. A shortage...

M-health enables efficient healthcare

The biggest tech trend in Africa, and the one that is making the biggest impact on the everyday lives of people, is the rise of smartphones and feature phones. Africa has seen the fastest uptake of mobiles in the world and mobile subscribers are set to hit half a...

The hospital of the future

For many governments, how a country looks after its own health is often the cornerstone of any successful political campaign, says Matthew Barker, regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks. Even if budgets rise for healthcare systems, ageing...

Call centre workers need health support

It has been described as one of the world’s most stressful jobs and for good reason. Characterised by constant daily pressure, absenteeism and high staff turnover, the call centre environment is one of the first ports of call for skilled wellness experts from...