Africa Health ExCon’s Post

JURRA Healthtech is a game-changer for healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa. Overcoming geographical barriers is one of the most significant challenges faced by the region, particularly in rural and remote areas. JURRA Healthtech solves this issue by enabling patients to consult with doctors and specialists from anywhere, regardless of their location. This not only saves time and travel costs but also ensures timely access to medical care, especially for individuals living in hard-to-reach areas. With JURRA Healthtech, healthcare is no longer limited by geography.

The future of healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa holds great potential and significant challenges. With over 400 million people lacking access to essential health services, innovative solutions are urgently needed. Investing strategically and embracing advanced technologies like telemedicine and mobile health can bridge this gap and improve the quality of care. It's not enough to talk about a better future; we must work together to build it. Collaboration and creative solutions are vital to creating sustainable health systems that can make a real impact. How are you playing your role in achieving this? I wish you a great day ahead!

*Singapore’s Healthcare Evolution: A Shift Towards Value-Based Care* Last week, I looked at Singapore’s transformative healthcare initiative, “#HealthierSG”. This reform is a testament to Singapore’s commitment to transitioning towards value-based healthcare. It’s built on five foundational pillars: 💚*Preventive Care*: Mobilizing the primary care network with a strong emphasis on #prevention. 1️⃣ *Personalized Health Plans*: Development and annual monitoring of individual health plans. 🎪*Community Engagement*: Activation of community partners and implementation of “#social #prescribing”. 📋 *National Enrollment Program: A comprehensive enrollment program offering incentives for participants. 📶 *Infrastructure Development* Establishing the necessary infrastructure for HR, Funding, Management, and IT. What stands out in this reform is the strategic use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).  Short Term: Process KPIs take precedence.  Medium term: Focus shifts to financial and outcome-based KPIs.  Longer term: The plan is to narrow down to a few critical #outcome-based KPIs such as clinical #frailty scores, prevalence of #chronic diseases, and incidence rates for cancer, stroke, and acute myocardial infarction. This progressive approach to healthcare reform in Singapore is a fascinating case study in the shift towards value-based care. An inspiration for other healthcare systems struggling with aging populations, scarcity of healthcare professionals and rising costs.  #HealthcareReform #ValueBasedCare #HealthierSG for more details check out: https://lnkd.in/gGkWSBUD

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡? As we continue exploring solutions for the challenges within our healthcare system, one thing is clear: technology holds immense potential to bridge the gap in access and quality. In low and middle-income communities patients are often facing long wait times, and limited essential healthcare facilities. But what if we could decentralize service delivery? What if urgent care centers could be hyper-local, tech-enabled, and focused on providing comprehensive, proactive, patient-centered solutions? These were some of the key takeaways from the recent event "𝙄𝘾𝙏 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙝" organized by Spreeha Foundation in Jamaica, New York. Tazin Shadid, Halima Tus Sadia, Md. JASIR Kabir facilitated the discussion with many other distinguished guests who shares our vision of accessible healthcare for all. We discussed how technology can transform healthcare delivery in low-resourced countries. How do you think technology can best serve healthcare in Bangladesh? #HealthcareInnovation #TechForGood #BangladeshHealthcare #HealthEquity

How Can We Revolutionize Clinic and Hospital Management with Tech in Uganda? How can we overcome the resistance to digital health technologies? What affordable and practical tech solutions can we implement to streamline healthcare management in Uganda? How can digital health improve patient care and outcomes in our clinics and hospitals? what is the missed out question from the above analysis? Feel free to share your thoughts here below on the role of digital health in improving healthcare in Uganda? Let's discuss how we can collectively drive this change and make quality healthcare accessible for all. #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #BiomedicalEngineering #TechInHealthcare #UgandaHealth #EMR #Telemedicine #HealthcareManagement #UniversalHealthCare #UHC

💡🔬 Silviu Andrei Petran & I, recently participated to a captivating round table discussion at the invitation of Adina Saniuta, Ph.D., tackling the intricate complexities of "Health Pillar 2" - a groundbreaking reform that marks the most significant transformation in Romania's healthcare system since the fall of communism. 🏥From dissecting the current system's challenges to exploring innovative solutions, the conversation was nothing short of enlightening! ✨ With a focus on empowering individuals and revolutionizing access to medical services, this reform promises a brighter, healthier future for all. 💪 We remain committed to driving meaningful changes and paving the way for a healthier, more equitable future for all. Stay tuned as we continue to champion progress and innovation in healthcare! 🚀🌍 #HealthcareReform#Exploratist#FutureOfHealthcare

Is telemedicine the right path for #Africa, or should we focus on building better #hospitals first? Join Hemora's journey into this critical #debate as we explore the delicate balance between traditional #healthcare and #digital solutions. Africa's healthcare challenges are multifaceted, and our unique context demands thoughtful solutions. So, The answer lies in both. However, at the heart of this question is the #foundational aspect—the #physical institutions and #telemedicine are outcomes of well-established structures. Creating robust structures begins with #training individuals to think and act in a certain way. This ingrained #mindset then prompts individuals to develop #ideas and #innovate systems that align with this thinking pattern. In essence, it all starts with #cultivating a mindset that values and prioritizes excellence in #healthcare, paving the way for both tangible #institutions and #digital solutions to flourish and complement each other in advancing healthcare in #Africa....... Read more.... https://lnkd.in/dFYyhZy2 #HealthcareInAfrica #Telemedicine #DigitalHealth #HealthcareTransformation #HemoraHealth #HealthcareInAfrica #Telemedicine #DigitalHealth #HealthcareTransformation #HemoraHealth" #HealthcareInAfrica #Telemedicine #DigitalHealth #HealthcareTransformation #Healthcarechallengesinafrica

In our quest for health equity, real-world evidence (RWE) emerges as a game-changer. By bridging healthcare gaps and accelerating access to vital treatments and services, RWE is instrumental in shaping inclusive health policies. This insightful article by Chang Liu, Founder and CEO, ASK Health Asia and 2024 APPIS Council Member & Fei-Yuan Sharon Hsiao, Professor and Director, Graduate Institute of Clinical Pharmacy delves into how RWE is transforming healthcare in Asia, ensuring underrepresented groups are no longer left behind. Discover how RWE is driving impactful change and paving the way for a more equitable healthcare future. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gSv3Ptb #HealthcareAPAC #PatientAdvocacy #EmpoweringPatients #RWE #PatientPower #HealthcareInnovation #Asia #HealthEquity #RealWorldEvidence #HealthcareInnovation #AccessToTreatment #PublicHealth #AsiaHealthcare #asianhhm #AHHM

Ethiopia has close to 126527060 people and these are served by 25743 health facilities. Unless there is a resource sharing mechanism between the rural and town based service providers ,equitable access of healthcare services can be hard to achieve in such a setting . Months back, through a partnership we opened our hub and spoke telemedicine to 90 rural health facilities (Pilot ) and we hope to get convincing results to allow us to scale to the whole country .Source ;Medic East Africa

⏱️ In healthcare, time is paramount. Every second can make a difference in a patient's life. The urgency for swift medical attention has been underscored by the pandemic's overwhelming influx of patients, accentuating the imperative for speed in hospitals. 🏥 Across ASEAN, particularly in densely populated urban centers, traditional hospitals faced challenges in meeting the surge in demand. The convergence of high population density and unprecedented patient volumes posed significant hurdles for these facilities. 💡 To address this critical need for rapid response, healthcare systems are compelled to innovate and adapt. From streamlining patient screening to expediting diagnoses and primary treatments, hospitals are redefining their operations to prioritize efficiency and effectiveness. 🌐 Explore how ASEAN nations are reimagining healthcare delivery amidst these challenges and paving the way for a more responsive and resilient healthcare system: https://lnkd.in/d4PphZEE #Healthcare #SpeedInHealthcare #ASEAN #PandemicResponse #Innovation #HealthTech