Event: 7 ways technology is being used to better manage chronic conditions across Africa

Join us for an evening of food, drink and networking with leaders from across the global digital health industry, in partnership with the UK Government's Department for Business and Trade.
Places are limited so make sure to register your spot today.
- Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024
- Time: From 5pm SAST
- Location: AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
- Refreshments: Light food and drink will be provided, with an opportunity for networking and a Q&A.
Understanding the need
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose major health problems across Africa. With 46% of all fatalities in Africa expected to be attributed to NCDs by 2030, it is clear there is a need to better manage patients with these conditions. But how can this be done when many nations across Africa face the challenge of stretched clinical resources and reduced access to care?
Our focus
We will show how remote patient monitoring technology can help to:
- Increase access to quality healthcare by connecting patients to their clinical team remotely
- Improve clinical capacity by prioritising urgent cases, preventing unnecessary complications or deterioration
- Efficiently and effectively manage people across Africa with NCDs, using data and learnings from national, regional and global digital health projects
Speakers
- Heyn Van Rooyen - Sector Director - Africa | UK Government Department for Business and Trade
- Japie De Jongh - CEO, Synaxon (South Africa)
- Dr John Adesioye - CEO, Utopian Consulting (Nigeria)
- Dr Elton Afari - CEO, Equity Health Insurance (Ghana)
- Chris Barker - CEO, Spirit Health (UK)
- Bruce Adams, Managing Director, Clinitouch (UK)
- Grant Ricker, Head of International Partnerships, Clinitouch (UK)
Why attend?
This session will provide a deeper understanding of how remote patient monitoring technology can be used to better manage patients with NCDs. Plus, you will be able to ask our speakers any questions and have the opportunity for networking with individuals interested in transforming African healthcare.
Simply register your interest by filling out our form.
What is remote patient monitoring?
Remote patient monitoring is a way for healthcare teams to track and manage patients' health conditions from any location. Patients use devices such as Clinitouch to combine patient health questionnaires and vital signs monitoring such as blood pressure and oxygen saturation to measure their health data at home. This data is then sent to their healthcare team, who can monitor their condition, provide guidance, and intervene with treatment sooner where necessary, all without the patient having to visit the clinic or hospital.
The Clinitouch platform is backed by proven successes in the UK’s NHS for over a decade and is now being used to power several digital health projects across the globe including South Africa, Namibia and Ghana.
Event: 7 ways technology is being used to better manage chronic conditions across Africa

Join us for an evening of food, drink and networking with leaders from across the global digital health industry, in partnership with the UK Government's Department for Business and Trade.
Places are limited so make sure to register your spot today.
- Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024
- Time: From 5pm SAST
- Location: AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
- Refreshments: Light food and drink will be provided, with an opportunity for networking and a Q&A.
Understanding the need
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose major health problems across Africa. With 46% of all fatalities in Africa expected to be attributed to NCDs by 2030, it is clear there is a need to better manage patients with these conditions. But how can this be done when many nations across Africa face the challenge of stretched clinical resources and reduced access to care?
Our focus
We will show how remote patient monitoring technology can help to:
- Increase access to quality healthcare by connecting patients to their clinical team remotely
- Improve clinical capacity by prioritising urgent cases, preventing unnecessary complications or deterioration
- Efficiently and effectively manage people across Africa with NCDs, using data and learnings from national, regional and global digital health projects
Speakers
- Heyn Van Rooyen - Sector Director - Africa | UK Government Department for Business and Trade
- Japie De Jongh - CEO, Synaxon (South Africa)
- Dr John Adesioye - CEO, Utopian Consulting (Nigeria)
- Dr Elton Afari - CEO, Equity Health Insurance (Ghana)
- Chris Barker - CEO, Spirit Health (UK)
- Bruce Adams, Managing Director, Clinitouch (UK)
- Grant Ricker, Head of International Partnerships, Clinitouch (UK)
Why attend?
This session will provide a deeper understanding of how remote patient monitoring technology can be used to better manage patients with NCDs. Plus, you will be able to ask our speakers any questions and have the opportunity for networking with individuals interested in transforming African healthcare.
Simply register your interest by filling out our form.
What is remote patient monitoring?
Remote patient monitoring is a way for healthcare teams to track and manage patients' health conditions from any location. Patients use devices such as Clinitouch to combine patient health questionnaires and vital signs monitoring such as blood pressure and oxygen saturation to measure their health data at home. This data is then sent to their healthcare team, who can monitor their condition, provide guidance, and intervene with treatment sooner where necessary, all without the patient having to visit the clinic or hospital.
The Clinitouch platform is backed by proven successes in the UK’s NHS for over a decade and is now being used to power several digital health projects across the globe including South Africa, Namibia and Ghana.