Ehealth news africa 2018

Here are some notable eHealth news stories from Africa in 2018:

  1. M-Pesa launches mobile health platform in Kenya: Safaricom's M-Pesa, a leading mobile payment service in Africa, launched a mobile health platform in Kenya, allowing users to access healthcare services and pay for medical bills using their mobile phones. (Source: Business Daily Africa)
  2. South Africa's eHealth strategy gets a boost: The South African government launched its eHealth strategy, aimed at improving healthcare services through the use of technology. The strategy includes the development of a national health information system and the implementation of electronic health records. (Source: ITWeb)
  3. Nigeria's eHealth platform wins international award: Nigeria's eHealth platform, HealthPlus, won the "Best eHealth Solution" award at the 2018 Africa Health Planners Association (AHPA) conference in Ghana. HealthPlus is a digital platform that connects patients with healthcare providers and allows for online consultations and prescription refills. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
  4. Egypt launches national eHealth portal: Egypt launched its national eHealth portal, which provides citizens with access to healthcare services, including online consultations, medical records, and prescription refills. The portal is expected to improve healthcare services and reduce costs. (Source: Daily News Egypt)
  5. Kenya's MedAfrica raises $1.5 million in funding: MedAfrica, a Kenyan eHealth startup, raised $1.5 million in funding to expand its services, which include online consultations, medical records, and prescription refills. MedAfrica aims to improve access to healthcare services in rural areas. (Source: TechCrunch)
  6. Ghana's eHealth program receives funding from the World Bank: The World Bank approved a $100 million loan to Ghana to support its eHealth program, which aims to improve healthcare services through the use of technology. The program includes the development of a national health information system and the implementation of electronic health records. (Source: Ghana Web)
  7. South Africa's Netcare launches telemedicine service: Netcare, a leading healthcare provider in South Africa, launched a telemedicine service, allowing patients to consult with doctors remotely. The service is expected to improve access to healthcare services and reduce costs. (Source: ITWeb)
  8. Nigeria's eHealth startup, CCHub, raises $1 million in funding: CCHub, a Nigerian eHealth startup, raised $1 million in funding to expand its services, which include online consultations, medical records, and prescription refills. CCHub aims to improve access to healthcare services in Nigeria. (Source: TechCrunch)
  9. Kenya's eHealth platform, iKubalab, wins international award: iKubalab, a Kenyan eHealth platform, won the "Best eHealth Solution" award at the 2018 Africa Health Planners Association (AHPA) conference in Ghana. iKubalab is a digital platform that connects patients with healthcare providers and allows for online consultations and prescription refills. (Source: The Star Kenya)
  10. Egypt's eHealth platform, HealthGate, raises $500,000 in funding: HealthGate, an Egyptian eHealth platform, raised $500,000 in funding to expand its services, which include online consultations, medical records, and prescription refills. HealthGate aims to improve access to healthcare services in Egypt. (Source: Daily News Egypt)

These are just a few examples of the many eHealth news stories from Africa in 2018. The year saw significant progress in the adoption and development of eHealth solutions across the continent, with many startups and established players launching new services and products to improve access to healthcare services.