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Closing South Africa’s Healthcare Data Gap
When patients move, their healthcare data should move with them A patient in an underserved community may begin their care at a local clinic, be referred to a district hospital, have tests processed elsewhere, and later need specialist treatment or…
Helix Project Aims to Improve Access to Precision Ovarian Cancer Diagnostics
AstraZeneca has launched the Helix Project in South Africa, an initiative aimed at expanding access to advanced diagnostic testing for eligible ovarian cancer patients and supporting faster, more informed treatment decisions. Ovarian cancer remains one of the most challenging cancers…
How digital adoption in dentistry is improving healthcare
Dentistry has changed a lot over the past 25 years. Many dentists have moved away from traditional, hands-on methods and towards digital tools that are more precise, less invasive, and often far more comfortable for patients. These advances aren’t just…
From Hearing Aids to Smart Wearables: The Digital Evolution of Hearing Devices
From bulky early devices that simply made all sound louder, many hearing aids today have evolved into sleek, virtually invisible wearables powered by personalised, adaptive AI. These devices go far beyond amplification, functioning as intelligent sound processors that enhance speech…
South Africa pioneers novel approach to advance precision treatment for aggressive breast cancerÂ
UP professor wins R3m grant to perfect diagnosis-and-treatment combination that promises to make killer disease manageable Breast cancer is the leading type of cancer among women in South Africa, and globally. Too often it is discovered too late – but…
SA Payments Platform Expands into Primary Care with Medicross
South African payments platform, PayJustNow, will be available at Netcare Medicross medical and dental centers from 18 May. Giving patients a new way to manage the often-prohibitive upfront cost of private GP and dental visits without having to absorb the…
Healthcare systems cannot fund what they cannot measure
Every day, healthcare funders make decisions based on data. They know how many patients were admitted to the hospital. They know how many procedures were performed. They know how many days a hospital bed was occupied. These activities are measured,…
Healthcare Systems & Interoperability
By David C Howell, Regional Sales Director at ManageEngine South Africa Healthcare systems don’t typically fail where data is created, they fail where it needs to move. The biggest breakdowns happen between hospital systems, EHR platforms, labs, radiology, billing and…
Dis-Chem Unveils Health Hub In Melrose Arch
Getting healthcare in South Africa can often feel complicated, time-consuming and expensive. Dis-Chem is aiming to change that with the launch of its new Melrose Arch Health Hub. Located in Melrose Arch, the new Health Hub is more than just a store. It brings…
Using AI to Anticipate Healthcare Air Quality Risks
Healthcare facilities are meant to be sanctuaries of healing, but the very air inside of hospitals and clinics can pose hidden risks. Poor indoor air quality—from dust and pathogens to chemical pollutants contribute to infections, worsen chronic conditions, and threaten…
5 Ways Digital Dentistry is Transforming South African Practices
Today, digital dentistry approaches have become an important aspect of modern dental practices, with digital measurement systems, AI-supported diagnostic software, digital tomography systems, in-clinic laboratory automations, and 3D printers. Processes that once took weeks across restorative dentistry can now be…
SANBS Announced as Gold Sponsor for #HISA2026 at Indaba Hotel Conference Centre
IT News Africa is pleased to announce that the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has come on board as a Gold Sponsor for the upcoming Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2026 (HISA 2026), set to take place on 27–28 May…
How to Use AI to Solve South Africa’s Biggest Challenges
South Africans have a long tradition of doing more with less, and that resourcefulness may be our greatest competitive advantage in the coming decade. Unlike global superpowers that invest heavily in sheer computing capacity, South Africa doesn’t need to be…
Why Are Medical Aid Members Facing More out-of-pocket Healthcare Expenses
Many South Africans assume that belonging to a medical scheme means their hospital treatment will be fully covered. In practice, this is often not the case. Patients are increasingly encountering co-payments, specialist shortfalls and benefit sub-limits that leave them responsible…
Unpacking Challenges Facing SA’s Healthcare Reform
South Africa’s healthcare system has undergone significant transformation since the end of apartheid, shifting from a deeply unequal structure to one increasingly focused on inclusivity and reform. While progress has been made in expanding access to public healthcare services, disparities…
Philips Appoints New CEO for Middle East, Türkiye & Africa
Royal Philips, a health technology company, announced the appointment of Marc Zora as Chief Executive Officer for Philips in the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) region, effective 1 April 2026. A 15-year Philips veteran, Zora brings extensive regional experience…
