Our CEO Chris and commercial director Bruce were proud to be invited on a UK government trade mission to Johannesburg, including a visit to the Africa Health conference and a clinic in a local township in Alexandria.
South Africa has some unique health challenges; including large inequalities in healthcare access, and populations living in rural areas where the nearest clinic may be 200 miles away.
We had some insightful conversations with our friends and colleagues in the South African healthcare system on how these problems could be tackled using technology, with some great ideas being formed on future potential initiatives.
As part of the initiative, we spearheaded a project team from multiple organisations including air quality expert EarthSense, not-for-profit technology network Satellite Applications Catapult; and Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit from the UK’s NHS.
The development of the technology means people living with COPD can be given vital information on air quality and pollutants in their area, letting them know when it is safe to exercise outdoors and lowering the risk of environmentally-induced exacerbations.
"We’re very keen to speak to nonprofits, government departments, financial backers or NGOs on how we can make this objective a reality - if you’re interested in knowing more, please get in touch."
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