MomConnect celebrates 10 years in SA
The South African National Department of Health is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of MomConnect the country's maternal health programme, which has reached almost 5-million registered mothers and served as a platform to acknowledge the significant progress made in...
Measuring, monitoring drive better mental healthcare outcomes
In a society where mental health challenges are on the rise, the need to manage mental health and well-being has never been greater. But it’s critical that mental health treatment outcomes be measurable – to ensure that they drive positive improvements in patients’...
Connecting the forgotten with quality healthcare
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), South Africa's ratio of doctors to patients is notably low, with just 0,8 doctors per 1 000 people, compared to the recommended 2,5 per 1 000. This shortage is particularly severe in rural areas, where healthcare...
The role of leadership in transforming healthcare
South Africa's healthcare sector, a sophisticated and ever-changing industry, is central to the health and prosperity of our communities. Its effective operation, however, hinges on the strength and direction of its leadership. By Dr Ali Hamdulay, CEO of Metropolitan...
AI in healthcare moves from hype to reality
The healthcare sector has been on the cusp of substantial reform for quite some time. However, the introduction and application of artificial intelligence (AI) across various healthcare disciplines will surely stand out as one of the most revolutionary eras in the...
Can AI help solve our health crisis?
The South African healthcare system faces challenges from insufficient resources and suboptimal working conditions that can contribute to professional burnout and systemic inefficiencies. By Henry Adams, country manager of InterSystems South Africa The introduction...
International acclaim for SA healthcare system
The electronic medical records system CareOn, pioneered in South Africa by Netcare, has won the Digital Innovation Award at the seventh annual International Quality Awards held in London. The awards, spanning eight categories, highlight the achievements of exceptional...
Paving the way for an effective NHI
Since government announced the passing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, industry experts, business leaders, legal experts, and numerous other commentators have voiced opinions as to why implementing NHI is either going to be a nightmare, or frankly...
SA’s Zoie Health selected for Google for Startups Growth Academy
Google for Startups has announced 24 startups selected for the 2024 cohort of the Growth Academy: AI for Health program. The program is designed to support high-potential startups across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) that are leveraging artificial...
AI-powered telehealth can supercharge employee wellbeing
The fusion of technology and healthcare has reshaped how organisations approach employee wellness, and telehealth is at the forefront of this change. By Arvind Raichur, CEO and co-founder of Eagle Intelligent Health Daily, approximately 15% of South African employees...
Human-centric AI governance key in protecting healthcare interests
A South African paper on the role of human centric AI governance in the pursuit of sustainable healthcare for the African continent recently received the Titanium Award for Best Paper at the 9th Annual Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) Conference in Cape Town. Authors...
Virtual healthcare could be a catalyst for social change
According to the United Nations Development Programme, more than 400-million people in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to good health care, representing nearly half of the global total without this essential service. The UNDP's latest Insurance and Risk Finance report...