How Google Health is using AI in Africa
Every day across Africa, people turn to Google products like Search, YouTube and Fitbit for insights about their health and wellbeing. But many may not know that we have also been researching how AI can help improve healthcare outcomes for people, and how AI can...
Footprint scanning could mitigate child kidnapping
In a nation grappling with the distressing rise in child kidnappings, the need for innovative solutions to protect our infants has never been more critical. South Africa finds itself in the throes of an alarming child abduction pandemic. NEC XON is offering CertaScan...
Is AI hold the key to unlocking accurate diagnosis and treatment?
In an era quickly transforming with the introduction of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), the implementation of these technologies into the medical field is crucial to reducing instances of misdiagnosis and improving patient outcomes, writes Bada...
MomConnect celebrates 9th birthday
MomConnect, the maternal health program initiated by the South African National Department of Health in partnership with Reach Digital Health, is celebrating nine years in transforming maternal and infant healthcare. Launched in 2014, MomConnect offers personalised,...
IoT, wearables and the new health insurance paradigm
The rapidly expanding adoption of wearable technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) marks a turning point for the life and health insurance industry. By Simon Spurr, MD of Alula Technologies Consumers today understand the value of their data with the potential for...
InterSystems provides guide for health IT leaders
To support and educate healthcare CIOs and IT leaders in addressing their industry-specific challenges, InterSystems has defined the pros and cons of traditional on-premises solutions versus cloud-based offerings. Packaged in an insightful decision-making tool,...
HealthDart aims to provide tech-enabled efficiency
You don't need statistics to tell you there are severe inefficiencies in the South African healthcare system. You just need to look at the long queues at clinics and hospitals. Or, if you're fortunate enough to afford private healthcare, try and make an appointment...
Digital engagement puts patients at the heart of healthcare
"Digital engagement can significantly enhance person centred patient care, helping to overcome the challenges and complexities that so many people experience when seeking healthcare. The Netcare app will further support our digitally integrated person centred patient...
HealthDart aims to bring tech-enabled efficiency to SA healthcare
You don't need statistics to tell you there are severe inefficiencies in the South African healthcare system. You just need to look at the long queues at clinics and hospitals. Or if you're fortunate enough to afford private healthcare, try and make an appointment...
Digital is critical to helping youth access quality healthcare
High unemployment and medical inflation prevent South Africa's young adults from getting the medical help they need. There is a solution, writes Dr Chido Siame, clinical care lead at Kena Health. It's a venerable cliché that a country's youth represents its future,...
Endpoint security is critical in healthcare
The healthcare industry faces unique and complex challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. With the increasing use of connected devices, remote work, and BYOD policies, healthcare organisations need to urgently secure their endpoints from cyberattacks that could...
Mineworkers Investment Company invests in Quro Medical
Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC), has announced a significant investment in healthcare technology company Quro Medical. Through its venture capital initiative, Khulisani Ventures, MIC has invested R25-million in the startup. MIC Khulisani Ventures is geared...