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Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most-populous continent. At about 30.2 million km2 (11.7 million sq mi) including adjacent islands, it covers six percent of Earth's total surface area and 20.4 percent of its total land area. With 1.1 billion people as of 2013, it accounts for about 15% of the world's human population. The continent is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, both the Suez Canal and the Red Sea along the Sinai Peninsula to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The continent includes Madagascar and various archipelagos. It contains 54 fully recognized sovereign states (countries), nine territories and two de facto independent states with limited or no recognition.
Africa's population is the youngest amongst all the continents; the median age in 2012 was 19.7, when the worldwide median age was 30.4.Algeria is Africa's largest country by area, and Nigeria by population. Africa, particularly central Eastern Africa, is widely accepted as the place of origin of humans and the Hominidae clade (great apes), as evidenced by the discovery of the earliest hominids and their ancestors, as well as later ones that have been dated to around seven million years ago, including Sahelanthropus tchadensis, Australopithecus africanus, A. afarensis, Homo erectus, H. habilis and H. ergaster – with the earliest Homo sapiens (modern human) found in Ethiopia being dated to circa 200,000 years ago. Africa straddles the equator and encompasses numerous climate areas; it is the only continent to stretch from the northern temperate to southern temperate zones.
Health care or healthcare is the maintenance or improvement of health via the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in human beings. Health care is delivered by health professionals (providers or practitioners) in allied health professions, chiropractic, physicians, dentistry, midwifery, nursing, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, psychology, and other health professions. It includes the work done in providing primary care, secondary care, and tertiary care, as well as in public health.
Access to health care varies across countries, groups, and individuals, largely influenced by social and economic conditions as well as the health policies in place. Countries and jurisdictions have different policies and plans in relation to the personal and population-based health care goals within their societies. Health care systems are organizations established to meet the health needs of target populations. Their exact configuration varies between national and subnational entities. In some countries and jurisdictions, health care planning is distributed among market participants, whereas in others, planning occurs more centrally among governments or other coordinating bodies. In all cases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), a well-functioning health care system requires a robust financing mechanism; a well-trained and adequately-paid workforce; reliable information on which to base decisions and policies; and well maintained health facilities and logistics to deliver quality medicines and technologies.
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http://www.weforum.org/ How is the use of technology transforming healthcare in Africa? Dimensions to be addressed: - Leveraging block chain to boost access to primary care - Shifting tasks to tackle worker and financial shortages - Using data analytic to detect pandemics · Andrew Bastawrous, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Peek Vision Foundation, United Kingdom. Speakers: · Andrew Bastawrous, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Peek Vision Foundation, United Kingdom. · Jürgen Brokatzky-Geiger, Global Head, Corporate Responsibility, Novartis International, Switzerland. · Alpha Condé, President of Guinea. · Laura Lane, President, Global Public Affairs, UPS, USA. · Daljit Singh, President, Fortis Healthcare, India. Moderated by Hans-Paul Bürkner, Chairman, Boston Consulting Gr...
Africa's Healthcare sector makes a compelling case for investment and according to the Economist Intelligence Unit; Sub-Saharan Africa healthcare market is poised to reach $35 billion by 2016. However, one of the contentious issues around Healthcare in Africa is costs. To breakdown the Africa's Healthcare sector is Stavros Nicolaou, Senior Executive of Strategic Trade at Aspen, Next to him is Sven Byl, KPMG Head of Healthcare Africa and all the way in Nairobi is Shakir Merali, Partner at Abraaj Group.
Developers created the WinSenga app, a technical solution to combat problems such as cost and equipment in underdeveloped countries. Subscribe to TakePart Live! http://goo.gl/I5Fx07 Frustrated by the high infant and child mortality in Kampala, Uganda, Joshua Okello helped develop an ultrasound-like application for mobile phones that can detect if a baby is in distress. Okello used a traditional Ugandan device called a Pinard horn and modified it to connect to smartphones. The application alerts expecting mothers to potential problems and contacts the doctor. Follow our guest host Jack Osbourne! @JackOsbourne Watch LIVE weeknights on Pivot! 10pm ET / 7pm PT You can always watch the most recent FULL EPISODE at: http://www.takepart.com/live Find out if you get pivot at: http://www.getp...
How can we dramatically improve healthcare in Africa? What ideas, projects or initiatives can inspire governments, healthcare professionals, companies, NGOs and institutions to rise to the challenge? Novartis will collaborate with the TED community to share innovative ideas, amazing personal stories, interesting pieces of research and unique "how-tos." This group brainstorm will harness our shared skills and diverse points of view.
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http://www.philips.com/FabricofAfrica We have been listening to the healthcare concerns faced by women in Africa to see how we can best provide solutions and help save lives. These women's stories demonstrate that healthcare technology is only one part of the puzzle - affordability, accessibility and trained healthcare professionals are all key.
South Africa is pushing ahead with plans to roll out National Health Insurance. It is expected to make public health care more accessible and affordable. Pretoria's current system is under immense pressure and is in desperate need of improvement. CCTV's Sumitra Nydoo filed this report from Johannesburg.
South Africa spends more on healthcare than any other African country. But over half of that is spent treating HIV/Aids. Overwhelmed and underfunded public hospitals are also struggling to cope with one of the highest tuberclosis rates in the world. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports from Johannesburg on the challenges of making healthcare affordable.
GAUTENG - 18 February 2016 - The Competition Commission has launched the Health Market Inquiry into the sector. Cosatu, Section 27 and the World Health Care Organisation were among those who made presentations yesterday. We spoke to Umunyana Rugege, an attorney at Section 27.
With 11 per cent of the world's population, 24 per cent of global disease burden, 3 per cent of the world's healthcare workforce and only 1 per cent of global health expenditure, expanding access to quality and affordable healthcare is a top development priority for Africa's governments. A panel of experts discuss Bridging the Gap for Sustainable Healthcare in Africa. Our guests are Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, South African Minister of Health, Dr Godfrey Mbaruku, Deputy Director, Ifakara Health Institute in Tanzania, Haddis Taddesse, Country Rep Ethiopia, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Skander Malcolm, President & CEO of GE Healthcare Eastern and Africa Growth Markets region, Dr Sarah Barber, Rep South Africa, World Health Organisation and Dr Nenna N Ihebuzor Director PHC Systems Development.
Unveiling of the Africa Healthcare Federation and logo
Attend the Africa Health Business Symposium from 6th-7th October to find out how we are gearing towards the Africa Healthcare Federation
Africa's Healthcare sector makes a compelling case for investment and according to the Economist Intelligence Unit; Sub-Saharan Africa healthcare market is poised to reach $35 billion by 2016. However, one of the contentious issues around Healthcare in Africa is costs. To breakdown the Africa's Healthcare sector is Stavros Nicolaou, Senior Executive of Strategic Trade at Aspen, Next to him is Sven Byl, KPMG Head of Healthcare Africa and all the way in Nairobi is Shakir Merali, Partner at Abraaj Group.
Africa's Healthcare sector makes a compelling case for investment and according to the Economist Intelligence Unit; Sub-Saharan Africa healthcare market is poised to reach $35 billion by 2016. However, one of the contentious issues around Healthcare in Africa is costs. To breakdown the Africa's Healthcare sector is Stavros Nicolaou, Senior Executive of Strategic Trade at Aspen, Next to him is Sven Byl, KPMG Head of Healthcare Africa and all the way in Nairobi is Shakir Merali, Partner at Abraaj Group.
Hospital Information System on the Cloud with 3rd Party Integration. Template based approach that reduces risk and project overruns.
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Everything we have been told about Muammar Gaddafi is a western fabrication to further their new wold agenda. Please take the time to watch this documentary on this great leader and share it far and wide. This video is combined from YouTube'r Dale Flores where you can find it split in 15 minute sections. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf7YvDPmbbg3CKJmHj6akg WOMEN, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, HOUSING ,WATER, PROPAGANDA, NATO, NO FLY ZONE, IMPERIALISM, FUNDING REBELS, GIVING COUNTRY TO REBELS, THE RESULT, FOR AFRICA, DEJA VU
.... Fixing Africa’s Primary Healthcare . Premier jour des Assemblées Annuelles 2015 de la BAD. Bien que les médias aient détourné leur attention de la maladie du virus d’Ebola, la lutte contre ce virus mortel demeure une question critique qui requiert un engagement et une action mondiale permanents
http://www.epnetstreaming.co.za/private-healthcare-inquiry-live-stream-south-africa/ World Health Organization at the HMI South Africa Private Healthcare Inquiry Public Hearing WHO 17th February 2016 and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
http://www.epnetstreaming.co.za/private-healthcare-inquiry-live-stream-south-africa/ 16th February Private Health Market Inquiry Technical team public Hearing live stream overview of the private healthcare sector in South Africa
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New Health and Healthcare Solutions for Sub-Sahara Africa starting with a pilot program in Cameroon. Free Care, sustainable care deconstructing a culture of dependency. Please make a donation at www.mh-gc.org and sent to 10 other peole.
Going Home | GH | Ghana is a documentary film produced by Virtuous Lion Productions. The documentary focuses on community outreach, healthcare, education and film throughout Ghana, West Africa. Shot, edited and narrated by documentarian, Tahir Asadullah Lee. His lens captures a unique perspective on Ghanians everyday life in Accra, Takoradi, and Akwidda. --- For More Information On: Going Home | GH | Ghana & VLP Please Visit: www.goinghomeghana.com
Jena's book, One Thousand Wells is for sale here: http://tiny.cc/OneThousandWells Ten years ago, Jena Lee Nardella, a fresh-out-of-college twenty-something, decided she wanted to save the world. Since joining with the band Jars of Clay to found the nonprofit Blood:Water, Nardella has helped provide clean water for more than one million people in Africa, healthcare for over 62,00 people in HIV affected areas, and more. In her new memoir, Nardella shares her journey over the last ten years, offering a fresh, honest, and intelligent perspective of what it looks like to continue to fight for your dreams and love the world even amidst harsh realities, brokenness, and corruption. http://www.bookstore.washington.edu/home/home.taf? Produced by Seattle Video Production Company, GoodSide Studi...
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The Future of Health Summit in association with Philips & Forbes Africa recently took place for the first time in Sandton, Johannesburg. A panel of experts including South Africa's Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi discussed the State of Healthcare in the country.