Smart Health Africa
The Marriott, Melrose Arch , Johannesburg, South Africa
28th and 29th June, 2024
Smart Health Africa
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the Smart Health Africa Summit emerges as a pivotal hub for thought leadership in digital healthcare within the region. Bringing together over 200 influential decision-makers from across Africa, this summit signifies a strategic opportunity in a market witnessing a substantial uptick in technology investments. With the global Digital Health Market projected to reach $549.7 billion by 2028, it offers an unparalleled chance to leverage emerging trends and shape the perspectives of crucial industry stakeholders. Each theme will be discussed and debated by expert global, regional and local speakers and panelists.
Speaker ListSummit Themes
In 2024 we see an upsurge in the adoption of technology in 5 key healthcare areas including mental health, surgery, women and child health, home-based care and rehabilitation and sustainable healthcare access. The summit will explore the key technologies as well as discuss the gaps in the provision of efficient and effective patient care and how digital solutions can bridge the divide.
Each theme will be discussed and debated by expert global, regional and local speakers and panelists.
Innovations in Digital Therapeutics for Mental Health
Millions of people globally experience mental health conditions every year and the number of individuals seeking treatment is trending upward.
Whilst the increased use of technology has had a significantly negative impact on the rise in mental health disorders, digital solutions are also playing an impressive role in enabling access, personalised care, monitoring progress, taking timely preventative action and increasing the understanding of mental well-being.
Improved well-being on a global scale is being supported by technology from teletherapy to mental health applications, AI-driven diagnosis, VR exposure therapy, gamified engagement and online support communities.
This theme will unpack the gaps in mental health care and how technology is being positively utilised to address a growing contributor to the Global Burden of Disease.
AI and Large Language Models (LLM) for Women and Child Health
Reducing barriers to care, boosting community health worker skills, and capturing and using real-time data are just a few areas in which technology is advancing women and child healthcare.
Women and child health is a global concern that is particularly pessimistic across Africa with a disproportionate number of low and middle-income countries. Key challenges in digital connectivity exist and that need to be taken into consideration including affordable mobile data, access to smartphones rather than feature phones and culturally appropriate solutions that are better suited to low-literacy users.
That said, the use of digital solutions is growing across the continent. This theme will unpack the opportunities being created through technology for governments, NGOs and the private sector to access communities with education and better quality care.
Digitisation in Oncology, Robotics and Surgery
Robotics is revolutionizing the field of surgery, bringing about transformative changes in the way surgical procedures are performed.
Robot-assisted surgery has transformed how surgeons and doctors perform a variety of complex procedures by introducing new levels of precision, enabling minimally invasive approaches, providing advanced visualization, and expanding the capabilities of surgeons.
Add to that the convergence of robotics and 5G technology and we are witnessing a transformative era in surgery, revolutionizing the way procedures are conducted and healthcare is delivered.
In this theme we will discuss the ongoing development and integration of robotic and 5G technologies enhancing surgical capabilities, promoting accessibility to expertise, and leveraging advanced technologies to improve patient outcomes and the overall efficiency of healthcare delivery.
Digital Solutions in Home-Based Care and Rehabilitation
‘It is estimated that 2.5 billion people worldwide live with health conditions that benefit from rehabilitation. Owing to population growth, aging, and the increasing number of people with chronic diseases and disabilities, the need for rehabilitation is steadily increasing worldwide.’ – JMIR Publications
Increasing pressure on healthcare systems means a shift to home-based care and rehabilitation is essential and technology is the enabler. Digital rehabilitation (DR) is empowering patients and caregivers in home-based care by providing tools for remote monitoring, personalized treatment plans, and improved communication.
In this theme we will discuss the use of sensors, robotic devices, gamification, VR and AR, mobile apps, artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform home-based care contributing to improved outcomes, increased patient engagement, less strain on the health care system and a more patient-centric approach to healthcare.
Digital Equity and Access in Universal Health Coverage
Digital health has been at the forefront of global health discussions, particularly regarding the expansion of telehealth and the integration and analysis of data from national health systems. The last decade has witnessed a close examination of the promises and challenges associated with digital health, further intensified by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A sustainable digital transformation necessitates capacity-building in health systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), fostering a culture of digital interventions supported by local research and innovation. Strengthening the digital infrastructure of national health systems, including database analysis, is crucial for realizing the full potential of data in improving service quality and reach.
Interoperability in digital health can underpin a range of public health policies, particularly in primary healthcare, fostering connectivity between electronic records, pharmacy, laboratory information, communication systems, and clinical decision support.
This theme will unpack the complexities and opportunities related to democratizing digital health focusing on scalable solutions, collaborative efforts, and infrastructural development to ensure quality health services, even in low-resource settings.
Connect With Who Matters Most
Smart Health Africa is your premier annual digital health event. In 2024, our primary objective is to harness technology to enable access for the delivery of efficient and timely healthcare services to communities across the African continent. It's a unique gathering of top pan-African Medical Professionals, healthcare organisations, government agencies and cutting-edge technology providers convening in one location for two days. Our event provides a platform for sharing insights, fostering collaboration, driving innovation, ideation, and, most importantly, establishing meaningful connections to drive the digital healthcare agenda forward.
Regulators
Governments from across Africa
Pharmaceuticals
Pharmacies
Pathologists
Education professionals
Funders
Emergency service professionals
Hospitals
NPO's
Your Hosts
CO-HOST
Dr Unben Pillay
CEO, ASAIPA
CO-HOST
Kelly Bentley
Founder and CEO, The Rebel Element
MC
Aki Anastasiou
Futurist, Technology Influencer, Facilitator and Conference Host
Speakers
Dr Riaz Motara
Cardiologist and CEO, Brandmed
Prof Shafi Ahmed
CEO, Medical Realities
Dr Ronald Whelan
CEO - Discovery Health, Discovery Limited
Dr Gloria Maimela
Deputy CEO, Foundation for Professional Development (FPD); Senior Technical Advisor: Climate and Health, Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI)
Dr Steven Macarounas
Co-Founder and Program Director, South African Health Business Academy (SAHBA)
Prof Renata Schoeman
Psychiatrist, Member of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Mental Health, and Head MBA: Healthcare Leadership, Stellenbosch Business School
Cassi Rubin
Head - Mental Health Risk Management, Discovery Health
Dr Kathryn Malherbe
CEO and Founder, MedAI Sol
Dr Sivuliye Madikana
Head of Healthcare Delivery Transformation, Discovery Health
Nomfundo Khabela
Executive - Strategic Relationships, Healthbridge
Dr Chrisna Ravyse
Medical Director, HealthFOX
Dr Reuben Gobezie
Founder and CEO of Genie Health and Founding Director of the Cleveland Shoulder Institute, Regen Orthopedics
Deon Buhrs
Managing Director, Genie Health South Africa
Dr Dino Rech
CEO, Audere
Nicolette Mudaly
Strategic Growth, Altron HealthTech
Dr Shayhana Ganesh
Chief Medical Officer, PPS Health Administrators
Dr Prinesh Reddy
Associate Director and Healthcare Consulting, PwC
Kfir Kimhi
CEO and Co-Founder, ITsMine
Sean Wainer
Regional Sales Africa, ITsMine
Dev Bagratee
Chief Commercial Officer, Pro-Tech and Oryx Industries
Tafi Mazikana
Co-Founder and CEO, Vimbo Health
Prof Roseanne Harris
Health Policy Actuary and Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Discovery Health
Dr Lliam Brannigan
Specialist Anaesthesiologist and Critical Care Specialist
Debbie Rogers
CEO, Reach Digital Health
Werner Swanepoel
Group Chief Digital Officer, Vertice
Dr Katlego Mothudi
Managing Director, Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF)
Dr David Jankelow
Clinical Cardiologist, Netcare Linksfield Hospital and Past President of the South African Heart Association
Clinton Philip
Senior Specialist in Performance Engineering, Altron HealthTech.
Dr Rubin Pillay
Medical Futurist
Prof Nicholas Crisp
Deputy Director General - National Health Insurance, Department of Health South Africa
Moderators
Dr Unben Pillay
CEO, ASAIPA
Prof Shafi Ahmed
CEO, Medical Realities
Dr Stavros Nicolaou
Group Senior Executive - Strategic Trade, Aspen Pharma Group
Aki Anastasiou
Futurist, Technology Influencer, Facilitator and Conference Host
Prof Priya Soma-Pillay
Head of Department - Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Pretoria and Steve Biko Academic Hospital
Prof Jeffery Wing
Professor of Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand
Prof Solomon Rataemane
Chairperson of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Mental Health in South Africa
Basha Pillay
Managing Executive: Services, Nexio
Innovation Showcase
Prepare to be inspired by four exceptional healthcare innovators at the forefront of medical advancement. These visionaries are developing ingenious solutions that promise to reshape patient care as we know it. Join us to witness groundbreaking ideas that could define the future of healthcare, and discover how you might support these transformative initiatives.
Dr Lliam Brannigan
Specialist Anaesthesiologist and Critical Care Specialist
Christopher Rimmer
Founder, WÆR Ltd
Este Burger
CEO, Biocode Technologies
Dr Riaz Motara
Cardiologist and CEO, Brandmed
Agenda
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Day 01
28/06/2024
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Day 02
29/06/2024