Tag: telehealth

The fusion of technology and healthcare has reshaped how organisations approach employee wellness, and telehealth is at the forefront of this change. Daily, approximately 15% of South African employees miss work, costing businesses between R12 billion and R16 billion a year. What’s more, it's estimated that up to 25% of all employees in South Africa will experience depression or some kind of mental health problem annually.

A growing economy and innovation are providing the insurance industry with new opportunities on the continent. Driven by technology, innovation and economic growth, the insurance industry in Sub-Saharan Africa is evolving, as highlighted by our new report.

The recent civil unrest raised many concerns about medicine supply chain continuity, particularly for people living with chronic health conditions and those with higher clinical risk. The good news is that when a particular medicine is not available, there is usually no need for treatment to be disrupted.

COVID-19 highlighted the necessity of having a viable telemedicine regime as a ‘safety net’ to ensure continued access to healthcare services whilst maximising social distancing. We now have an opportunity to better understand the challenges and exploit the benefits of telemedicine services.