Decoding Parkinson’s with AI and the cloud
When the British surgeon James Parkinson first described “shaking palsy” in 1817, he did so by looking at the way patients’ bodies moved. Two centuries on, most specialists seeking to diagnose Parkinson’s Disease still do the same. They rely on physical symptoms to...
Cybercriminals bypass ethics code to attack healthcare sector
There was a time when cybercriminals held off from attacking the world’s healthcare institutions for reasons of ethics. But no more. This is according to Shayimamba Conco, cyber security expert at Check Point Software Technologies, pointing out that there has been a...
GenAI unlocks new possibilities in healthcare
From automating patient records to improving treatment outcomes, data has fuelled an invaluable digital transformation in healthcare. And with Generative AI, data’s role in improving healthcare is about to expand. By Doug Woolley, GM and vice-president of Dell...
Empowering at-risk communities through technology
In the healthcare sector, when people “fall through the cracks,” it often reveals deeper systemic issues: unmet health and social care needs. Vulnerable communities across the globe face these challenges, and traditional healthcare systems often struggle to bridge...
SAMA uses AI to make healthcare more accessible
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is harnessing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in bridging the access gap in healthcare for millions of underserved South Africans. In a two-day event titled “Roundtable on AI for...
Autonomous healing systems the future of technological transformation
As businesses grow increasingly reliant on IT infrastructure, the demand for more resilient, self-sustaining systems has skyrocketed. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer at Commvault Autonomous healing software, an emerging technology, is gaining traction for...
Healthcare workers empowered to tackle complex disease burdens
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is pioneering transformative healthcare solutions across the Global South through its innovative Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK). Developed by UCT’s Knowledge Translation Unit (KTU), PACK is a powerful clinical decision support...
Hewatele breathes easy following vital SAP implementation
Kenyan social enterprise Hewatele has is modernising its technology systems as it aims to transform its production capabilities and scale up supply of life-saving medical oxygen to facilities throughout East Africa. Hewatele is a social enterprise in Kenya that...
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...