Cancer is the third leading cause of death in Kenya and causes over 27,000 deaths each year (Globocan, 2020). This is despite 30-50% of cancers being preventable through vaccination, risk reduction, screening and early detection which would markedly reduce the […]
In healthcare systems, digital health solutions have the potential to facilitate substantial developments in the quality and delivery of services. For instance, with the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare delivery has deviated from regular face-to-face methods to remotely accessed methods [1]. Digital […]
Non- Communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are diseases that are not transmitted from person to person. NCDs are of long duration and are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors.[1] In the […]
On 12th August 2022, the world commemorated International Youth Day (IYD). The day’s main aim is to highlight issues affecting the youth as well as acknowledge their role in society and celebrate their advocacy efforts. This year’s theme was on […]
A robust infrastructure which supports connectivity from the healthcare provider to the homestead can transform how, when, and where primary healthcare in Africa is delivered. It is a tool to bridge the gap between healthcare provider and patient and can […]
It is high time that Africa starts evaluating the potential of Point of Care (POC) testing and considers methods via which to embed POC into our health systems. POC technologies offer the opportunity for increased diagnostic capacity in resource limited […]
“Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to influence populations around the world, the development and distribution of vaccines offer relief. However, the overall success of the global vaccination program will depend on where, and how, information about the vaccines’ safety and […]
With the lowest worldwide healthcare spendings, doctors shortages, dominance of rural areas, and poor infrastructure, African countries take advantage of digitalization to ensure universal access to medical services. Healthcare innovations – which are “nice-to-have” for many high-income countries – can […]
“Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve outcomes and decrease the cost of treatment.” Dr. Shadrack Opon Artificial intelligence (AI) is the imitation of human acumen in machines that are typically programmed to imitate human actions. It is an interdisciplinary […]
On 8th April 2021, Africa Health Business held a discussion on Africa’s readiness for the COVID-19 vaccine, with participants representing Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health, COVAX, the Africa CDC, BroadReach, Astral Aviation and Amref. The experts on the panel gave a […]
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