South Africa's healthcare sector is at a pivotal moment with the new government and the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme on the horizon.
"No matter the direction of the country's…
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) announced it would take a few weeks to restore breached data following a cyber attack, while assuring the public that no patient data was…
Long-standing inefficiencies have plagued the South African healthcare system, evident in the lengthy queues at clinics, hospitals, and specialist appointment waiting lists spanning months. While private healthcare offers some relief,…
The South African medical technology start-up Quro Medical obtained $1.3 million in funding on Tuesday, (May 9, 2023) from the investment company Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC).
This fundraising will allow…
South Africa is home to the first deployment of a Covid-19 antigen self-test with companion mobile-phone application, HealthPulse TestNow.
Medical Diagnostech developed the rapid diagnostic test, while the application was…
Dr. Jaishree Naidoo was in charge of pediatric radiology at a South African hospital in 2014 when she had a moment of epiphany after coming across a news story on the…
Johannesburg-based healthtech startup founded by paediatric radiologist Jaishree Naidoo, Terence Naidu and Russian-born Andrei Migatchev, Envisionit Deep AI has raised $1.65 million investment.Envisionit Deep AI welcomed investors such as New…
Digital transformation at all levels of the country’s healthcare sector has opened the door for more people skilled in tech, says Raymond Plotz, CIO at Mediclinic Southern Africa.
Developing digitally in…
South Africa is today joining the global community in commemorating World Mental Health Day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the globe and mobilise efforts in support of…