In this digital age almost all services can be accessed electronically, making the use of pen and paper obsolete. Almost. However, the medical fraternity has a track-record of being slow […]
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Rose Heathcote: Setting Managers up to Succeed in Healthcare
Newly appointed CEO of the Lean Institute Africa (LIA), Rose Heathcote talks about the significance of applying ‘Lean Thinking’ to improve outcomes aligned with the purpose and strategy of healthcare […]
ART Adherence Clubs Set to Help SA Eradicate HIV/AIDS
Just being an active member of a club can save a life and make a significant impact on South Africa’s effort to meet the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets focused on ending […]
Private Sector Has a Significant Role to Play in Moving NHI From Policy to Action
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is not just the responsibility of the Department of Health (DoH) or the Minister, it’s for everybody, including the private sector. This is according to Chairperson […]
A Healthier Outlook on POPI
The Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act is finally coming into effect and, although implementation might still be down the line, it will fundamentally change the way personal data is […]
NHI White Paper Ignores the Fundamentals of Competition and Choice
Director of KaeloXelus, Michael Settas, explains how the use of a single payer fund and the effective nationalisation of the private healthcare sector without compensation are the two most fundamental […]
Dr William Mapham: From the Heart of Rural Health to the Minds of the DoH
Ophthalmology Registrar at Stellenbosch University and Founder of Vula Mobile, Dr William Mapham, talks about the development of the award winning mHealth app and how it’s helping to transform rural […]
Deputy Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize: On Getting SA Connected
Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, Prof Hlengiwe Mkhize, talks about the road to a connected South Africa and the importance of partnering with the private sector for positive […]
SAMA Disappointed by Health Minister’s Statements
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has expressed its disappointment and concern over remarks by Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi regarding the uptake of posts by doctors. Last week during […]
Pharma Forecast: 2017 a Big Year for Generics
Amid last year’s unprecedented economic challenges of a weakening rand, fluctuating oil prices and threats of a downgrade by numerous rating agencies, the SA pharmaceutical industry continues to weather the […]
SA’s Largest Pathology Service Leapfrogs into the Digital Era
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), the largest diagnostic pathology laboratory service in South Africa, has rolled out InterSystems’ TrakCare Laboratory information System (LIS) across all of its 349 laboratories […]
Dr Riaan Duvenage: On the Impact of Bespoke eHealth Systems
Head of the Clinical Unit in the Department of Surgery at Worcester Hospital, Dr Riaan Duvenage, talks about how his custom eHealth solution has turned the hospital into a centre of excellence […]