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How IoT is revolutionising healthcare
The Internet of Things (IoT) is evolving quickly, and on a global scale. The healthcare industry has cottoned on to this trend and already we are seeing a host of applications and connected devices entering the market, bearing the promise…
NCC clarifies stance on “fake phones causing cancer” statement
According to a report by Nigerian Communications Week, the management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) released a statement on Wednesday 6 September 2017 to clarify their position on the claim made by Mr. Kunle Olorundare, an official of the…
In Pictures: Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2017
The 3rd edition of the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (#HISA2017) took place on 29 and 30 August 2017 at VodaWorld in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event, which featured provocative panel discussions, interactive roundtables and a roster of thought-leading, incisive speakers,…
Two medical students tackle reproductive health challenge in Rwanda
Two medical students from the University of Rwanda have developed an application that aims to teach teenagers about reproductive health. Tantine was developed by Sylvie Uhirwa and Sylvain Muzungu Uhirwa after the pair saw a need to educate teenagers about reproductive…
NCC warns Nigerians that “fake phones can cause cancer”
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned Nigerians that using fake and substandard cell phones could cause cancer. The statement was made on Thursday the 31st of August 2017 by Mr. Kunle Olorundare, an official of the commission, who gave…
FedEx Launches New Healthcare Delivery System In South Africa
FedEx Express has revealed that the company will launch a new temperature controlled solution called FedEx Cold Shipping in South Africa. According to the company, the new solution will further improve the handling of temperature-sensitive shipments. How does it work? The…
Valter Adao: “Innovation will lead to cheaper and accessible healthcare”
IT News Africa recently sat down with Valter Adao, the lead Director/Partner at Deloitte Digital Africa and Innovation leader for Deloitte, to speak about the latest trends in Healthcare innovation on the African continent. Valter is also the firm wide…
A Vision for Digital Health at the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2017
We live in an unprecedented era of technological innovation. Digital breakthroughs are empowering healthcare organisations to improve labour productivity, clinical outcomes and human experience. How we adapt technology to the people who use it – patients, health insurers and providers…
J2 Software Sponsors Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa
African ICT company, J2 Software has been announced as a keynote sponsor of the upcoming Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (#HISA2017) set to take place on 29 – 30 August at Vodacom World in Midrand, Johannesburg. The Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa…
Top technology trends advancing healthcare in Africa
The healthcare industry is witnessing unprecedented transformation, it is estimated that by 2020 healthcare in Africa will be needing more than $25 billion in physical assets. Technology is flipping the script when it comes to delivering healthcare solutions. Martin Walshaw,…
Rwandan hospital gets new tech to diagnose cancer
The Rwanda Military Hospital (RMH) has received new telepathology technology that enables medical professionals to carry out pathology at a distance using telecommunications technology to facilitate the transfer of image-rich pathological data for diagnosis, education, and research. Named OMNYX VL4,…
Leading brands throw their weight behind upcoming HISA 2017
Leading healthcare and technology players have come out in support of the upcoming Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa conference (#HISA2017), set to take place between 29-30 August 2017 at Vodacom World in Midrand, Johannesburg. The summit will gather the who’s who of Africa’s healthcare and…
‘Mixed reality’ technology set to impact rural communities in Africa
As the lines between virtual and augmented reality become increasingly blurred, we will find ourselves able to solve social and economic problems in completely new ways. The Future of Apps, an F5-commissioned report conducted by the Foresight Factory, highlights how…
KYOCERA Sponsors Upcoming Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2017
KYOCERA Document Solutions South Africa has been confirmed as a Gold Sponsor of the 3rd edition of the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (#HISA2017), which is set to take place at Vodacom World in Midrand, Johannesburg between 29 – 30 August 2017.…
Digital Care Management Solution to showcase New Capabilities at HISA2017
Care Software Solutions Ltd, the South African owned, UK based software company behind the innovative digital care management system, Zuri, will showcase the software’s new features and abilities as part of the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa, (#HISA2017), at Vodaworld, Johannesburg,…
Accenture Named HISA2017 Sponsor
Accenture been confirmed as an official keynote sponsors for the upcoming Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2017. In what will be the 3rd edition of Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (#HISA2017), this year’s conference is set to take place on 29 and 30…
