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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa Returns to Johannesburg
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (HISA) 2025, Africa's leading platform for exploring the latest trends and technologies shaping the healthcare industry, will return to Johannesburg on 22 – 23 October 2025 for its 10th annual edition. Organised by , the event will gather senior healthcare professionals, government leaders, innovators, and technology providers from across Africa and beyond. Themed 'Connected Care, Smarter Systems: Building a Digitally Resilient African Health Ecosystem,' HISA 2025 will feature a robust agenda that covers critical areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, telemedicine, big data analytics, and digital transformation strategies for both public and private healthcare sectors. Confirmed keynote and panel speakers include: Dr Richard Friedland, Group CEO, Netcare Dr. Boris Konrad, Neuroscientist, AI and Memory Expert, Radboudumc (Germany) Andrew Raynes, CIO & SIRO, Royal Papworth Hospital (UK) Nhlanhla Xaba, ICT Manager: Governance & Information Management, Mediclinic Rajeev Eashwari, President, South African Health Informatics Association Taryn Lotz, Head of IT, Aspen Pharmacare Craig Killeen, CEO, Medinformer Joost Pielage, CTO, Quro Medical Quantin van Rensburg, CIO, Platinum Health Medical Scheme Ish Hendricks, CEO, Netclinic With Africa's healthcare industry undergoing rapid transformation, HISA 2025 offers a unique opportunity for stakeholders to gain actionable insights and forge meaningful partnerships. Delegates will benefit from: Visionary keynote presentations from local and international thought leaders Expert-led panel discussions tackling pressing healthcare challenges and opportunities Exhibition showcases of innovative solutions, products, and services Networking opportunities with policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators Click here to register now 'HISA 2025 is not just a conference, it is where the future of African healthcare takes shape,' said the event organisers. 'The event provides a powerful platform for collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of ideas that can positively impact healthcare systems across the continent.' Event Details:Date: 22 – 23 October 2025Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South AfricaEvent Website: About HISAThe Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa is an annual gathering of healthcare professionals, innovators, and policymakers dedicated to exploring and implementing technology-driven solutions that improve healthcare delivery across Africa. CONTACT: Media Contact: Nonhlanhla Kunene Media Contact – IT News Africa Email: events@ Tel: +27 (0)12 012 5801Sign in to access your portfolio
eNCA
19-05-2025
- Business
- eNCA
Netcare reports rise in revenue
JOHANNESBURG - The Netcare Group has delivered a solid set of interim results despite a constrained and competitive healthcare operating environment. READ: City of Joburg squares up with Milpark Hospital over disputed R35m debt The company also scored healthy profits in 2024 despite a decline in patient days and high inflation related to wages and medical consumables. The CEO of Netcare Dr Richard Friedland discussed the results with eNCA.
