Zubeida* thought her child was being stubborn. For years, her child wet the bed, long past the age when he should have stopped. She tried to correct it the only way she knew how, scolding him and sometimes even beating him, hoping it would force a change. But nothing...
Telehealth is no longer a luxury. For an island like Zanzibar, a call center serves as a vital bridge, connecting families to life-saving health services. The Zanzibar Afya Call Center is a toll-free hotline (115) where people can call trained health workers for...
Last month, I spoke at the MENA Telehealth & Virtual Care Expo in Riyadh. The conference brought together some of the brightest minds shaping the future of virtual care, including tech innovators, global health experts, policy wonks and development partners. While...
Accessing quality health care has long been a daunting challenge in many parts of Africa, especially for those in remote or hard-to-reach areas. Yet, a technological transformation is underway, reshaping this narrative. Meet Tiwonge, a vibrant mother of three from...
“Doctors will not be replaced by AI. Doctors will be replaced by other doctors enabled by AI,” stated Dr Amit Thakker on the opening day of the 3rd edition of the Africa HealthTech Summit (AHTS) that took place in November, 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. Dr...
By Charles Matemba (Senior Manager, VillageReach), Tafwirapo Chihana (M&E Manager, VillageReach), Dr Mike Chisema (EPI Manager, Ministry of Health) and Ken Msiska (Lulanga Environmental Health Officer, Mangochi District Council) Traveling to the Maganga health...
With contributions from Tapiwa Mukwashi, Director Global Technical Team, VillageReach; Jessica Mayenda, Senior Manager Telehealth, VillageReach and Sophie Delaigue, Digital Health Specialist, Geneva Digital Health Hub In a world characterized by rapid technological...
