Over the past four years, the flaws in South Africa's healthcare system, which fails to adequately serve all patients regardless of their location, have been starkly revealed. As people were confined to their homes and healthcare services transitioned online, the existing healthcare disparities became more apparent. Telehealth and virtual medical visits, which became standard for many, did not extend to the most vulnerable segments of the population.
Connectivity and healthcare in South Africa are intertwined, with advancements in telecommunications and digital technology playing a crucial role in improving healthcare access, delivery, and outcomes. In South Africa, the intersection of healthcare and connectivity is crucial for improving access to medical services and enhancing overall public health outcomes.
Connectivity also plays a significant role in the success and implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) programme in the country. By leveraging connectivity, the NHI program can overcome geographical barriers, improve access to specialist care, and enhance the overall quality of healthcare services. Therefore, the intersection of NHI and connectivity in South Africa is essential for realizing the vision of universal healthcare coverage and ensuring equitable access to healthcare services for all citizens.
The upcoming Public Sector ICT Forum, themed "Connecting the forgotten," will shed light on how the public health system can utilise existing and emerging systems to engage and connect citizens who are often overlooked. Through real-world case studies and scenarios applicable across departments and industries, participants will gain insights into leveraging technology to bridge healthcare gaps and improve outcomes for all.
Why should you attend?
Explore the crucial role of connectivity in healthcare
Learn about the intersection of connectivity and the NHI Programme
Explore real-world case studies and scenarios applicable across departments and industries
Gain valuable insights into leveraging technology to bridge healthcare gaps and improve outcomes for all citizens
Exclusive networking with industry peers and leaders
Agenda
Case-study: Achieving access for all
Faith Burn, chief information officer, Eskom Holdings
Mthoko Mncwabe, chief information officer, Airports Company South Africa
Health check: Unveiling the pulse of South Africa's health sector
Dr Denisha Jairam-Owthar, Group CIO, Council of Medical Schemes
Panel discussion: Addressing the challenges and opportunities in healthcare connectivity
Dr Denisha Jairam-Owthar, Group CIO, Council of Medical Schemes
World café session: Addressing ICT challenges in healthcare
- Participants submit ICT challenges they face in healthcare into a bowl.
- Challenges are randomly selected and distributed among small groups at different tables.
- Each group discusses the challenge assigned to them, explores potential solutions, and prepares to present their findings.
Who should attend?
Connecting the forgotten is free to attend for any senior-level public ICT decision-makers including – but not limited to:
CIO; GITO; DG/DDG focused on ICT strategy within your municipality, government department (national or provincial level) or at a parastatal; CTO; CEO
Event Sponsor
About BCX
At BCX, we pride ourselves on being one of the leading South African end-to-end digital partners for corporates and enterprises across the African continent, within the Private and Public Sector. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Telkom Group, we aim to become the number 1 digital partner of choice for clients within our chosen markets.
BCX drives business results by helping our clients place their customer at the heart of their organisations. Enabled by our technological capabilities such as converged communications, cloud services, industry solutions, cyber security and digital edge, BCX will innovate solutions to deliver exceptional value through better experiences along the value chain.
To do this we combine local market understanding and deep industry expertise with some of the world’s most advanced Information and Communication Technology, together with a tireless commitment to make your unique digital journey as seamless as possible.
For more information, please visit www.bcx.co.za
