Department of Health rolls out MomConnect

Praekelt Foundation is one of the key technology partners in MomConnect, a ground-breaking Department of Health (DoH) mHealth initiative. Together with Jembi Health Systems, they provided the project architecture and process flow for the nationwide programme designed...

Technology key for the healthcare sector

Although the healthcare sector continues to adopt a tentative approach to the investment and application of ICT infrastructure, technology and healthcare professionals share the view that the integration of a cost-effective, manageable solution to facilitate the...

Securing information in a healthcare network

Healthcare providers are migrating from large, independent stand-alone organisations into complex new ecosystems, says Perry Hutton, regional director – Africa at Fortinet.Today, provider organisations, affiliated physician groups, labs and others are involved in both...

Strengthening healthcare key in 2014

Strengthening the health systems that provide health products and care is the most critical investment in global health, according to international survey results released today by leading global health organisations, PSI and PATH, as well as Devex, the global...

Technology drives healthcare change

51% of healthcare executives predict that over the next three years technology platforms will have the biggest impact on their business models, however they are wary that in driving rapid change the biggest areas at risk are 1) technology itself and crucially 2)...

Healthcare supply chain rankings

Gartner has released the fifth annual Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking. The 2013 ranking identifies organisations leading the way in transforming the healthcare value chain to meet new revenue challenges through enhanced service and lower costs with an...