Health Technology

The U-Image wireless ultrasound device to be widely available in South Africa

The U-Image wireless ultrasound device was developed by Dr Chad Marthinussen, a medical doctor, and his team after realising the…

1 year ago

Philips introduces a new MRI scanners helping to achieve ‘helium-free’ MR operations

Philips introduces the first and only fully-sealed 1.5T magnet, helping to achieve ‘helium-free’ MR operations.  As early as 2018, Philips…

1 year ago

AfDB: Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation to boost Africa’s health sector

African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation has been created to support healthcare in Africa The foundation will aim to boost Africa’s access…

2 years ago

How technology can bridge the multiple gaps in providing quality healthcare

Innovative technology solutions for primary care exist in South Africa. Phukulisa Health Solutions, for example, offers a platform that mimics a…

2 years ago

No PCR, no problem: how COVID can be diagnosed with X-rays

Bal Iryna/Shutterstock Naeem Ramzan, University of the West of Scotland; Gabriel Okolo, University of the West of Scotland, and Stamos…

2 years ago

Affordable analysis of genomes ‘key to tackling diseases’

[NAIROBI] A project equipping researchers with cheap and accessible methods for studying genetic materials of large collections of bacteria that…

2 years ago

Innovative technologies key to saving lives

Innovative technologies are accelerating access to healthcare everywhere, but we must ensure that they are readily available in all health…

3 years ago

Diagnosing dysphagia in COVID-19 with telemedicine

Clinicians who are diagnosing and treating dysphagia in COVID-19 patients should use telemedicine in order to reduce risk to themselves,…

3 years ago

Dangers of Legacy Solutions to Health Information Management

Legacy systems can be a thorn in the side of health Information Management(HIM) professionals. Dated systems may still function but…

3 years ago

COVID-19 is a Change Agent in Africa Healthcare

COVID-19 is a change agent. Prior to the outbreak of corona-virus disease (COVID-19) been declared a Public Health Emergency of…

4 years ago