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💥 Are you a #DigitalHealth #Startup in Europe looking to make a difference, innovate, and secure €50,000 in funding? Join the Reabilitar@mente challenge: #CoCreate & Pilot a cognitive #rehabilitation solution for #hospitalized elderly people. Apply now! https://bit.ly/3yXFL0e The challenger: The Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra (CHUC) comprises the following hospitals: Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra (HUC), Hospital Geral (HG), Hospital Pediátrico (HP), Maternidade Bissaya Barreto (MBB), Maternidade Daniel de Matos (MDD) and Hospital Sobral Cid (HSC). CHUC boasts a workforce exceeding 8,000, approximately 1,700 acute beds, and in the first half of 2023 alone, facilitated 13,687 emergency appointments, discharged 26,745 patients, performed 2,597 surgeries, and conducted 62,353 Day Hospital sessions. Through the HealthChain I3 project, co-funded by the European Commission, CHUC aims to address the Reabilitar@mente challenge. Challenge main objectives: • To develop a rehabilitation program that includes exercises in the areas of cognitive rehabilitation, on topics related to each person's personal tastes, as well as some occupational activities from their current and past life. Solution proposed by the Leading SME: Cognitive Vitality Training 2.0: CogniViTra 2.0 🤝 What's in it for you? ✔ Access #funding up to €50.000 ✔ Jointly co-create & #pilot an innovative solution with a leading SME for a challenge identified by a healthcare organisation ✔ Get expert support on #business #modelling and #market insights, and access to #networks and resources ✔ Obtain the #opportunity to work in an #international #partnership ✔ Network with other #European SMEs and explore opportunities for #forthcoming projects #Pilot scope: ✔ 12-month development period, including design, validation, testing, and impact measurement of the co-created solution. ✔ 6-month solution testing phase. ✔ Healthcare teams led by rehabilitation nurses. ✔ Target population: elderly patients in internal medicine wards with altered functional independence, orientation, and memory, selected through voluntary participation. 💥 Adoption plans The department of internal medicine and medical specialties is the largest in the hospital. The solution developed as part of the pilot could be replicated in the other internal medicine departments (a total of six more). If the pilot is successful, CHUC intends to adopt the solution, by shared ownership the solution co-created and procured its maintenance. 🕒 Don't miss out! 🔗 Apply on R2GConnect.com: https://bit.ly/3yXFL0e Ticbiomed #digitalhealth #globalhealth #healthcare #innovationmanagement #partnerships #codevelopment #pilot

Today marks the 9th anniversary of CareNX Innovations! CareNX is a visionary startup launched in 2015 with a bold mission: to revolutionize women and child healthcare delivery using digital technologies, even in the most remote areas. Over the past 8 years, our dedication to this mission has never wavered, as we continuously evolve our strategies, products, and team to better serve our purpose. With the collective efforts of over 125 team members, we’ve made remarkable progress. Our diverse range of products, from fetal monitoring to pregnancy monitoring and cervical cancer screening, has empowered over 1200 hospitals, 3000 doctors, and 12000 frontline healthcare workers with essential digital tools for advanced healthcare delivery. Through strategic collaborations with over 100 organizations across 6 countries, we’ve successfully scaled our innovations, impacting the lives of over 500,000 patients. Our initiatives have resulted in early identification of high-risk complications, significant reductions in fetal mortality and morbidity, and efficient triaging of patients in critical situations. These accomplishments stand as a testament to the unwavering support of our partners in the healthcare sector. Undoubtedly, our journey has been filled with challenges. We’ve faced moments of uncertainty and loss, yet each hurdle has only strengthened our resilience and determination. Amidst the trials, global recognition has awaited us. While farewells to team members brought moments of sadness, the arrival of fresh perspectives and energy from new members has been rejuvenating. Throughout it all, we’ve gained invaluable wisdom, clarity of vision, and an unyielding commitment to making a tangible difference in the realm of healthcare. Looking ahead, we are committed to scaling our work further with the goal of impacting at least 1 million lives by 2025. We remain open to mutual collaborations and partnerships as we strive to achieve this ambitious goal. #anniversarycelebration #healthcare #socialentrepreneurship #socialimpact Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) MIT Solve Grand Challenges Canada MSD Philips Foundation Fondation Botnar Fondation Pierre Fabre IPE Global Limited USAID International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India - FOGSI Manyata for Mothers FICCI SOCAP Global Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship G20 - Young Global Changers The Queen's Commonwealth Trust PATH Mylab Discovery Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Karuna Trust SELCO Foundation Koita Centre for Digital Health - KCDH (IIT Bombay) Wadhwani Foundation Villgro Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Deshpande Foundation Apnalaya Social Alpha Keshav Barai Siddhesh Yadav Onkar Jaypurkar Prashant Jawanjal (PD) Dr.Anupama Bhute Poyni Bhatt Avinash Joshi Anurag Meena Anuj Sharma KRS Jamwal Prasad Shetty

Today marks an important milestone that at times felt unachievable over the past 17 years. Horizons secures US$16.8 million financing from Afreximbank that will help transform healthcare in The Gambia (see press release). Today, the implementation of the Horizons Clinic in The Gambia truly comes alive - thanks to the belief and trust of many, including one of the African Continent’s premier development finance institutions (Afreximbank). Afreximbank has shown a bravery and commitment, unmatched by any other to date, to being the only true development partner for SMEs in the African Continent (more on that on another day) - DFIs that do not have healthcare and/or education in their development investment portfolio cannot call themselves Development Banks with a mandate of catalysing development in the African continent. The Horizons clinic venture is a social enterprise with core principles of entrepreneurial philanthropy and self-sustainability, with the major stakeholder (and the majority shareholder) being the Gambia incorporated charitable Trust (Horizons Trust Gambia - HTG). HTG’s objectives are fully aligned with that of the Gambian Government’s Ministry of Health. Critically, HTG and partners are determined to make pregnancy and childbirth a happy event for all who live in a low income country, even in The Gambia. HTG is currently supporting 6 Government-owned childbirth facilities in The Gambia, been doing so for ~10 yrs. The Horizons model is unique because it brings diverse investments to a neutral table (DFIs, Private social impact equity investors, Philanthropic investments, The Gambian Government and a couple of the best International Higher Education Institutions the world has to offer) - all looking for a return on their investments, each content with a different currency of return. A new way of providing international standard healthcare for all - to those who can afford it but critically without leaving the poor behind (the latter being paid for by the Horizons Charitable Trust). Today, as an adopted Scot, I am also especially proud to say again that I was born in The Gambia, the beautiful smiling coast of West Africa. Today, at a personal level, I am unapologetic to say I feel a little emotional (with even one tear 😢; at least the only one I will publicly admit to). We know that the road from here on will be hard and on occasion turbulent for sure, but there are countless believers (in and out of The Gambia - a long list) that have stood up and lent huge helping hands along the way - to them, you all know who you are, we say THANK YOU. We pray that our journey ahead together is one that would continue to be driven by purpose, wisdom from the many, and importantly a lifelong commitment to serving the most vulnerable in our society. Please keep us in your prayers wherever you may be 🙏❤️ NHS Grampian University of Aberdeen Baylor College of Medicine European Association of Urology https://lnkd.in/e2vjvnnB

Dear Friends, After shifting my focus from construction to healthcare, particularly oral health, I've encountered numerous challenges. Did you know that according to statistics from the National Oral Health Programme (NOHP) and Kerala Health Department, 90% of people suffer from some form of dental disease despite regular teeth cleaning? This raises the question: why do nine out of ten individuals face this issue? I suspect that many among my circle may also be grappling with this problem. In the present scenario, people often seek dental care only when they experience pain. However, it's important to note that dental diseases don't develop overnight; they are a result of persistent efforts by pathogens and human ignorance, influenced by various health and mental conditions. As these oral health issues arise and draw attention, there's a significant risk of other systemic diseases emerging, as recognized by medical science. This connection between oral and systemic health highlights the urgent need for awareness. Consider this: with 90% of the population affected by dental diseases, we must understand the root causes behind the increasing prevalence of health issues among people. Lack of awareness and the use of inappropriate dental care products can upset the delicate microbial balance in your mouth and introduce harsh chemicals into your body due to the high permeability of the oral cavity. Therefore, we are launching an initiative to address this issue by raising awareness among people, including children, to prevent dental problems. Additionally, we're utilizing AI technology for early detection of systemic diseases that often accompany long-standing dental issues. While this project is a non-profit endeavor on our part, its success depends on collective effort. I strongly believe in the importance of supporting our fellow beings to the best of our abilities. Safeguarding our community against diseases arising from a lack of knowledge is crucial for societal well-being. As a 62-year-old individual fortunate to enjoy the privileges bestowed upon us by our forefathers, it is my sincere desire to make valuable contributions to the next generation before concluding this life journey. If any of you share this sentiment wholeheartedly, your participation is warmly welcome. My vision extends beyond national borders; I aspire to implement this program globally with the support of the international community, free from any vested interests. Let's come together in this noble endeavor, operating with utmost transparency. Together, we can build a healthier, more productive society and foster national and global growth. Your suggestions and participation are eagerly anticipated. Warm regards, Prabha (Prabhakaran Gopinathan)

Central African Republic’s first-ever National Dialysis Centre & National Imaging Centre, funded by the #AfricanDevelopmentFund, has had a transformational impact in the country. Bel-Gaza Beyina, CEO of Afrika Finance, the company that manages both centres, said: “Thanks to these two centres the lives of Central Africans have changed completely… patients suffering from kidney complaints can be treated locally. Before, we had to evacuate them outside the country. Imagine the impact of that!” Speaking about the imaging centre, Beyina said: “We now have a state-of-the art, digitised diagnostic centre with a Doppler scanner, the only one of its kind in the country that can provide a complete analysis and diagnosis, and can support doctors in their treatment of patients. It is a revolution.” Beyina said the two centres are attracting foreign-trained Central African specialists back to the country. One such doctor is Dr Cedric Ouanekpone, who trained in #Senegal and #France before returning to the Central African Republic to help set up the dialysis centre. He described his experience: “…there were no practicing nephrologists. So I said to myself, my presence is more useful here. I was not wrong. Once I got back, there were many patients. For a whole year I could not even go on leave because the needs were massive.” He said the dialysis centre has been a lifeline for kidney patients, particularly children and pregnant women: “I still remember the three-year-old child who underwent dialysis here. The treatment allowed him to recover and return to school. He was an only child. Who knows, he might go on to become an executive in the future. Most of my patients can come for dialysis and go to work afterwards, whereas before this centre existed, they were doomed.” The centres were funded as part of the Support Programme for Reconstruction of Grassroots Committees (Phase 1), approved in June 2015 and fueled by three grants: $13.43 million from the African Development Fund, the concessional lending window of the African Development Bank Group, another $7.03 million from the Transition Support Facility, plus $663,235 from the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Initiative, a multi-donor fund hosted by the Bank. Learn more about the broader impact of the project on the country’s health sector: https://bit.ly/3W8bQvF. #ImproveQualityOfLife #MyHealthMyRight

Peripheral Nerve Stimulators have (finally) been recommended for funding by Ontario Health | Santé Ontario. Despite being widely available in the US, PNS devices are still quite new to the Canadian context and Canadians who have received a device had to pay for them out-of-pocket, or have them be covered by philanthropy funds which we do at Sinai Health. Ontario Health finally conducted a much needed health technology assessment over the past year, which I assisted as a Canadian expert advisor. Overall results: Compared to placebo, permanent PNS likely decreases pain scores, improves functional outcomes, and improves health-related quality of life (GRADE scores: moderate), and PNS may be cost-effective. The report is finally out and is open for public feedback until October 15 (link below). https://lnkd.in/g5-S98zS

Another feather in the cap ! 👩⚕️ Healthcare is a sensitive and personal domain for most people. They tend to trust traditional or familiar sources of healthcare more than new or innovative ones. Therefore, healthcare startups have to overcome the challenge of creating awareness and trust among their potential customers. They also have to deal with the low penetration and adoption of digital technologies in the healthcare sector. 💡 Bringing innovation and making disruption in healthcare require more credibility through various clinical trials, peer reviewed journals and others. Innovation is need of hour to make service as affordable as we can. The cost of quality healthcare is escalating at a fast pace, making it increasingly unaffordable for individuals and families. This trend poses a significant challenge as it hinders access to essential medical services and raises concerns about the affordability and sustainability of providing high-quality healthcare to all segments of the population. 📑 We are really thankful to all doctors and authors for conducting the evaluation and applied for the publication , Dr. A. M. Amrutha, Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Sidenur & Dr. Nagendra Gowda M.R Department of Community Medicine, Basaveshwara Medical College & Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India   Dr. Balu P S, C-DART, Basaveshwara Medical College & Hospital, Chitradurga, India   Dr.Savitha S.V ,SJM Institute of Nursing, Chitradurga, India   Dr. Harshavardhan Rajagopal, MBBS, American Hospital Dubai, Dubai, UAE 📚 Publication link: https://lnkd.in/gp5DdyGD EzeRx Department Of Biotechnology, Government Of india Department of Science and Technology MeitY Startup Hub Indian Oil Corp Limited Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India PATH Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Clinton Foundation UNICEF T-Hub KIIT-Technology Business Incubator World Health Organization Dr SANDEEP SHARMA Chaitali Roy Sudip Roy Chowdhury Shromon Ghosh Dipti Sundar Mohanty Mrutyunjay Suar, PhD Komal Agarwal Sarada Samantaray CA CS Abinash Parida SANTI RANJAN KARAR Neeraj Jain Nalin Sharma Tata Trusts Tata Steel Foundation Reliance Foundation Adani Foundation CARE CARE India swarup guha ray Arnab Bhattacharya Pritha Mukhopadhay Debasis Basu Kalyan Kar #Publication #Review #Impact #AtmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia

The only way to tackle and solve is to take it by the horns.. HempStreet via our #dignity initiative and platform, will rally the whole industry to expand the scope and quality of delivery of palliative care and with an immediate vision to bring down patients’ daily costs by at least 50%. If you know anything about us, you know we pick a problem and engage in a death match. Right at the onset, let me make a few points very clear: 1. Once out, this will be a free platform for the patients, doctors and caregivers for the foreseeable future. 2. We will not be evil. This will not be only for HempStreet products nor will it be limited to the medical cannabis industry. 3. There are no competitors, only colleagues who will join together to build to solve for palliative care. 4. If you are obssessed with your products and want to push cookie cutter nonsense, move along. 5. Priority and access for anyone who is working towards clinical validation in the space. After over two years of being in and studying the pain and palliative care movement in #Kerala, which is by far the best state in India in terms of quality and coverage ( by a factor of 30+), it still operates with a limited but very committed and competent set of doctors and caregivers. Kerala has more palliative care centers than the rest of India combined, so it sets the stage for a “first world toppling” challenge that we hope will lead to a blueprint for the rest of the country. A 33 year old doctor i have had the utmost privilege to interact with, who i consider the #PatchAdams of India (just his passion to solve for the person, while tackling the ailment, in the face of death that he sees on a daily basis) once told me.. “the definition of Palliative Care should not be just the terminally ill, but must also include anyone else over 60 that suffers from a chronic illness.” So my quote in the article was not my own, but an amplification of this thought. In the case of Kerala, folks live 7-8 years longer than the national average but people in the state above 60 years of age have a 51% likelihood of having at least two chronic conditions. We call on everyone that wants to join this mission to reach out to us on withdignity@hempstreet.in You could be caregivers, NGOs, doctors, r&d, govt, donors.. anyone that wants to get behind this. I dont know where this will go but we will sure as hell try. Then again, 5 years ago, Hempstreet was just a .in domain name. Article below : https://lnkd.in/g9fez2Jh #palliativecare Pan India Medical Cannabis & Hemp Association (PIMCHA) HempStreet #kerala #india

This linked article from Wendy Powell is great guide for anyone wanting to understand more about healthcare commissioning (buying). Obviously it applies to MUTU System (a tool to help women manage their perinatal health) but could be read in a broader context too and especially women’s health technology. If you (innovators) understand the challenges, you can better find ways to overcome them. And if you are looking for advisors who understand the challenges, look no further than Mills & Reeve | Health and care 💁🏼♀️ Thanks for sharing Wendy #HealthTech #WomensHealthTech #FemTech #NHS #DigitalHealth

There's a good chance kidney care costs more than you think. But when we're talking about $120+ billion per year (~1 in 5 Medicare dollars), it's hard to keep track of where it all flows, and who pays for it. Zach Miller wrote a 7-Part series on the business and strategy of kidney care in 2022 that I still share with people whenever they ask how ___________ fits into the ecosystem and how they make money. • Dialysis clinics • Payers (public, private) • Device manufacturers • Transplant centers • Transplant networks • Nephrologists • Non-profits I'm sharing this today because it's important to frame the space within which so many of us aim to innovate our way to better care & outcomes. To solve a critical pain point that results in... • lower costs • increased savings • reduced hospitalizations • fewer access complications • fewer organs discarded • more organs transplanted • improved optimal starts • higher retention in home therapies... ...you first need to know who you're solving the problem for, who cares (pays for it), and how much. It sounds simple, but in a space as complex and complicated as kidney care, getting to the bottom of these questions at the system, clinic, and individual levels can be downright frustrating. Lately, as I'm learning more about innovative care models and the payment models driving them, I'm sensing a need for more visuals and Q&A to support the learning curve. The chart below is just one of many visuals, charts and tables Zach put together for his anthology series. For those who read Tom Mueller's latest book you'll recognize a few of these boxes and arrows (and the stories behind them - link in comments). *** If you're reading this and have an area of the kidney value chain you'd like to see mapped out and simplified, leave a comment below or send me a message. If you have resources you like to use and think we should know about, please share them in the comments so we can curate and amplify them! -- Sources: [1] trfitzpatrick.com [2] https://lnkd.in/g4Tzn4Zw [3] https://lnkd.in/gxHHTRnM #healthtech #digitalhealth #valuebasedcare #dialysis #kidneyverse