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How social tech is helping African doctors deliver quality healthcare

How social tech is helping African doctors deliver quality healthcare

An initiative launched in New Mexico, US in 2003 is revolutionising healthcare in Africa's hinterland through a virtual mentoring programme connecting frontline workers with specialists in referral and teaching hospitals.

How African doctors use social technology for diagnosis, treatment

How African doctors use social technology for diagnosis, treatment

An initiative launched in Mexico in 2003 is revolutionising healthcare in Africa's hinterland through a virtual mentoring programme connecting frontline workers with specialists in referral and teaching hospitals.

South Africa's universal health bill becomes law

South Africa's universal health bill becomes law

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the country's universal healthcare bill into law.

Sugar addiction: A silent pandemic hitting Africa's public health

Sugar addiction: A silent pandemic hitting Africa's public health

Urbanisation, lifestyle changes, and easy availability of processed foods and beverages are driving excessive and unhealthy consumption of sugar in Africa and beyond.

AI in healthcare: Why WHO's guidance is the next big step

AI in healthcare: Why WHO's guidance is the next big step

Advances in artificial intelligence have created healthcare solutions that could help Africa tide over a chronic shortage of medical personnel. But regulation is just as crucial. WHO has released guidance to ensure appropriate use of generative AI.

How a widow's passion for healthcare became community's lifeline

How a widow's passion for healthcare became community's lifeline

Esther Muthoni's husband died shortly after transforming their family home into a small healthcare centre. She then soldiered on to keep afloat Zamzam Medical Services, a facility that now serves over 13,000 people every year.

Discussions on AI in health care to broaden horizons: Turkish president

Discussions on AI in health care to broaden horizons: Turkish president

AI impacts every aspect of our lives, and will broaden all of our horizons within the context of health, Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells medical professionals at Turkish Medical World Congress.

East Africa seeks efficiency in disease management

East Africa seeks efficiency in disease management

East African health officials have convened in Rwanda to come up with better ways of managing disease outbreaks.

Lack of visas threatens Sudan healthcare services

Lack of visas threatens Sudan healthcare services

The war in Sudan that broke out on April 15, 2023 has affected many crucial services, including healthcare, transport and education.