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...
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...