AI engineer uses data to cut hospital readmissions

AI engineer uses data to cut hospital readmissions

Sylvester Tafirenyika ,co-founder of RoyalTech AI Labs. As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly shapes decision-making in healthcare, its real impact depends on how well it supports clinicians on the front lines. Behind the algorithms are individuals focused on ensuring technology simplifies care rather than adding complexity. One of them is Sylvester Tafirenyika, an AI and machine-learning…

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Netcare turns to wearables for 24/7 hospital patient monitoring

Netcare turns to wearables for 24/7 hospital patient monitoring

Netcare CEO Dr Richard Friedland JSE-listed private healthcare group Netcare has partnered with Dutch medical technology company Corsano Health to bring full-time diagnostics through wearable devices to its hospitals and clinics in South Africa. Netcare CEO Dr Richard Friedland said the partnership will allow for continuous patient monitoring and offer “numerous benefits” to Netcare’s staff…

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Syndicates bypassed database to loot R2bn at Tembisa Hospital

Syndicates bypassed database to loot R2bn at Tembisa Hospital

An analysis of 2 207 procurement bundles revealed serious procurement fraud at Tembisa Hospital. (Image Source: Tembisa Hospital Facebook) Coordinated syndicates allegedly bypassed the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) in an elaborate scheme that saw R2 billion siphoned from Tembisa Hospital. This is according to the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) interim report on the…

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Africa: Foreigners Can’t Dictate South Africa’s Affairs – Operation Dudula Leader Hits Back At Zanu-PF As Zimbabweans Face Hospital Bans

Africa: Foreigners Can’t Dictate South Africa’s Affairs – Operation Dudula Leader Hits Back At Zanu-PF As Zimbabweans Face Hospital Bans

Operation Dudula leader Zandile Dabula has hit back at Zanu PF spokesperson Farai Marapira’s remarks that the movement betrays ubuntu, insisting that no foreigner will dictate how South Africa runs its affairs. Marapira, the ruling party Zanu PF’s information director, told IOL News that the ongoing campaigns against undocumented migrants were a betrayal of ubuntu…

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