South Africa’s mRNA hub progress is the foundation for self-reliance
The mRNA technology is not only for COVID-19, we hope it can be adapted to help us in the fight against HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, which is why we’re investing…
EyeArt AI System: Diabetic Retinopathy Screening launched in SA
EyeArt® AI System helping enable the detection of the onset of diabetic retinopathy as early as possible is launched in South Africa. By launching the new Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Benefit,…
South Africa: AI health solution wins international award
A South African-born financial services technology company has won a Southeast Asian award for its artificial intelligence (AI) system that is designed to make healthcare more affordable and effective, answering…
COVID-19 Health Passport app launches in South Africa
Health Passport South Africa — a mobile app solution that offers quick delivery of COVID-19 test results — is now available locally. The platform is meant to help increase the…
Africa’s first mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub
A South African consortium and partners from COVAX, are working to set-up a technology transfer hub for mRNA vaccines in South Africa to help boost and scale up vaccine production…
Henley Africa launches comprehensive virtual pivot course for healthcare practitioners
Henley Business School Africa will present the first class in a progressive, brand-new course that addresses both the realities of Covid-19 and the accelerated disruption of the digital age –…
Vodafones’ mVacciNation deploy to manage COVID vaccination appointments
Vodafone PLC (LON:VOD) announced mVacciNation mobile platform will be used to manage vaccination appointments and stock availability across up to 55 countries, following a successful pilot project in South Africa.…
Mobile X-Rays deployed to Improve TB Detection
Mobile X-ray project aims to find those people who do not present at health facilities and who may have TB but are asymptomatic. Professor Martie van der Walt, director of…
A new device can help health care workers better protect themselves against TB
The Portacount Respirator Fit Tester is a device that will allow healthcare workers identify whether their personal protective equipment (PPE) fits properly, explained MEC for health in the province Dr…
SAP and Converge Solutions deliver powerful healthcare solution
SAP and Converge Solutions deliver powerful healthcare solutions for African hospitals. Converge’s SAP solution is Fresenius Medical Care, which has deployed it as a key building block in enabling its…