insert_link Local Understanding the Namibian healthcare funding industry According to the Namibian Constitution and its supporting legislation, the Minister of Health and Social Services is responsible for ensuring that the Namibian population has accessible, affordable, and appropriate healthcare. Namibia has a pluralistic health system with the public sector as the main actor, funded through the public budget by money appropriated by Parliament in the National budget and privately funded healthcare system through Medical Aid Funds by […] today12 July, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Technology makes it possible to diagnose diseases on the spot – but South Africa’s public healthcare system faces several obstacles By Tivani Mashamba-Thompson, University of Pretoria Digital technology has hugely improved healthcare in many ways. It’s now possible to test patients on the spot – in a clinic or hospital – for many health conditions. Digital diagnostic devices can analyse samples like sweat, saliva, faeces, tears and breath for signs of major diseases such as cancer and HIV. Testing at the point […] today26 June, 2024
