e-mutakalo device to monitor patients' conditions and alert medical staff to emergencies

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The device called e-mutakalo (Venda for health) is able to collect, process and analyse real-time vital signs data. YoliswaSobuwa

The device comes at a time when the healthcare industry is undergoing many changes that pose new challenges to both large and smaller healthcare establishments. A shortage of skilled staff and budget shortfalls have also been a growing concern in the healthcare industry, with an ever-increasing number of in-patients in hospitals and elderly care facilities.

Doorsamy said this device is especially needed for patients requiring medical attention while healthcare practitioners or care providers are not attending to them. “This device has in-built capability to automatically alert the responsible medical staff, treating doctor and others. It could be deployed for home-care purposes, allowing people/patients to stay at home rather than in expensive healthcare facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes, as it provides an efficient and cost-effective alternative to on-site clinical monitoring.

 

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