Abby, previously known only as Healthinator’s Multi-Functional Physiological Assessment Centre, is a self-service health kiosk or “robotic nurse” that can do 12 health checks in less than 2 minutes and then send you your health report straight to your phone. People use Abby to monitor their wellness, track improvements or set-backs, and...
October 3, 2018 •
East Africa, Healthcare •
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GBCHealth, the Aliko Dangote Foundation and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) released preliminary findings on Thursday, September 27 from their forthcoming “Healthcare and Economic Growth in Africa” report, calling for greater...
Andrew Raynes, CIO and Director of Digital at Royal Papworth Hospital UK, will deliver a keynote address at Healthcare Innovation Summit 2018, set to take place on 17-18 October 2018 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. This premier...
September 27, 2018 •
Healthcare, Opinion •
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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which include cardiovascular diseases, cancers, respiratory diseases and diabetes, account for more than 70% of deaths globally each year. Several organisations have warned...
September 26, 2018 •
Healthcare, Internet of Things •
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The benefits of the digital revolution to the healthcare sector in Africa are enormous, yet many angles must be considered if it is to prove successful. There are many people around the world who fall through the cracks in the healthcare field. They either...
September 25, 2018 •
Healthcare, Opinion •
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The next generation of healthcare buildings will be very different from the hospitals, clinics and general practitioner (GP) surgeries we are familiar with today. A revolution in building design is already underway, which has largely been prompted by an...
September 25, 2018 •
Healthcare, Southern Africa •
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A groundbreaking ‘ATM pharmacy’ that gives patients with chronic illnesses repeat medication in under five minutes, was unveiled during Pharmacy Month in Bloemfontein. The first Pharmacy Dispensing Unit (PDU) in the Free State is at Twin City Mall, a...
September 25, 2018 •
Healthcare, West Africa •
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Tech giants Microsoft, Google and Amazon are joining forces with international organizations to help identify and head off famines in developing nations using data analysis and artificial intelligence, a new initiative unveiled on Sunday, 23 September 2018....
Zebra Technologies has been announced as a Bronze sponsor for the 4th annual Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa which is scheduled for 17-18 October 2018 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. The event which is set to host over...
September 11, 2018 •
Healthcare, Top Stories •
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Eliminating barriers and ultimately increasing access to quality health services, for all, is a key pillar that requires significant focus if the aspirations laid out in the Agenda 2063 are to be achieved. It is also crucial if a prosperous future of...
September 10, 2018 •
Healthcare, Top Stories •
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are two of the most talked about technologies today. They are predicted to achieve miraculous things and remarkable shifts in how healthcare is managed and delivered. However, the reality today is not quite...
September 7, 2018 •
Events, Healthcare, Top Stories •
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The 4th annual Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa is scheduled to take place on 17-18 October 2018 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. Under the theme “Paving the road to Sustainable Smart Healthcare”, the summit is set to...
August 30, 2018 •
Events, Healthcare, Top Stories •
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The healthcare industry in Africa is being disrupted by new technologies. With access to cutting-edge technologies, doctors and healthcare practitioners can improve the delivery of care to patients. Technology also empowers patients and communities to...
One of the biggest transformational shifts in healthcare is the rise of the Internet of Medical things. The healthcare industry has been quick to adopt connected medical devices as they can help providers offer a better standard of care while also improving...
August 22, 2018 •
Events, Healthcare, Top Stories •
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Comments Off on Johannesburg gets ready for 4th Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa
The 4th annual Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa is scheduled for 17-18 October 2018 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference will attract over 300+ hospital CxOs, medical practitioners, healthcare IT leaders, service...
August 10, 2018 •
Healthcare, Southern Africa, Top Stories •
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Comments Off on Praekelt.org and WhatsApp’s Enterprise Solution is changing the face of social impact globally
WhatsApp recently launched their Business API, their way of supporting businesses that require more powerful tools to communicate with their customers. WhatsApp being the chat application with the largest global reach, with more than 1.8bn users, mostly in...
