Healthcare

A new technology Cold War: How Africa can navigate the latest US export controls on AI

As the world splits into technological tiers, African countries must plan a path that ensures they remain participants, not spectators.
Nathan-Ross Adams
1:10
Nov 25, 2024

Airtel Nigeria taps Mobihealth for digital healthcare services

The deal will bring affordable, 24/7 telemedicine services to millions, focusing on underserved communities.
1:10
Sep 9, 2024

Zambia deploys digital health systems in hospitals

The government says that it is now using modern technology to track and trace pharmaceuticals from purchase to patient use.
1:20
Sep 4, 2024

Teledoctor, OneLife Assurance collaborate on telehealth

Teledoctor’s remote health services will be available for LifeOne Assurance policyholders across Zambia.
1:20
Jul 16, 2024

Zambia encourages Starlink adoption for healthcare digitisation

The country has already rolled out the statellite broadband service to the majority of its post offices, transforming them into ‘digital transformation centres’.
1:40
Jun 28, 2024

African healthcare faces a cyber security dilemma

A recent report says he continent is hampered by a lack of digital security infrastructure, with about 90% of African businesses operating without cyber security policies in place, leaving them open to hacking, phishing, and malware attacks.
1:20
May 15, 2024

Equity Health Insurance, Clinitouch partner on remote healthcare

The two companies are working together to improve collection of patients’ medical data, healthcare efficiencies and patient treatment and support.
4:30
Apr 24, 2024

Nutanix study finds AI, security, sustainability drive need for IT infrastructure modernisation in healthcare

Hybrid multi-cloud adoption is surging among healthcare organisations as they significantly increase investments in IT modernisation.
1:20
Apr 18, 2024

Post-war Ethiopia prioritises ICT infrastructure renewal

The destruction of technology systems caused major interruptions in the healthcare, preventing the timely reporting of crucial data.
3:40
Dec 8, 2023

Using technology and data to improve healthcare in South Africa

Technology and data can improve and uplift communities in South Africa especially from a healthcare perspective.
2:10
Jul 11, 2023

Flapmax launches second AI programme for African start-ups

The top 10 FAST Accelerator 2023 start-up participants will be selected for a five-week programme in Silicon Valley, California.
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May 31, 2023

Mpesa Foundation launches free medical camps in Kenya

The programme will be spread across all 47 geographic regions (counties) in Kenya, and is expected to reach 60 000 people.