Full Description
This book encompasses the development, implementation, and maintenance of socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable healthcare systems in Africa amidst the increasing utilization of disruptive technologies. This involves integrating technology, adopting sustainable practices, and effectively managing resources to ensure the long- term viability of healthcare services.
Sustainable Healthcare Systems in Africa: Technologies, Practices, and Management addresses the unique challenges that Africa faces in the healthcare sector and meets the urgent need for detailed healthcare services that consider environmental, social, and economic sustainability. It tackles current challenges and opportunities, offering valuable insights that are relevant to the evolving healthcare landscape. By presenting practical examples and a solid understanding of sustainable healthcare practices, this book provides actionable guidance for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Taking a multidisciplinary approach that considers innovation, techniques, and management as a whole, this book recognizes the interconnected nature of these elements and offers a more holistic perspective on building and maintaining sustainable healthcare systems.
The insights provided in this book will empower healthcare professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders with the knowledge and tools necessary to drive positive change. It serves as a roadmap for decision-makers looking to implement lasting and impactful improvements in healthcare delivery throughout the continent.
Contents
PART 1. Mobile Health (mHealth) Solutions and Telemedicine Platforms in Africa, 1. Mobile Health (mHealth) Solutions and Telemedicine Platforms in Africa, 2. Econometric Analysis of Efficiency among Public Health Center III Facilities in Kigezi Subregion Uganda, 3. Transforming Patient-Centered Healthcare Using Smart and Connected Internet of Things for Intelligent Medical Operations, 4. Reimagining Healthcare: The South African PPP Revolution. 5. Transforming AI in African Healthcare: Enhancing Health Outcomes, 6. Flying to Wellness: How Drones Are Bridging Healthcare Gaps Across Africa, PART 2. Sustainable Practices in Healthcare Management, 7. Accounting for Technical Efficiency Variations among Public Health Center III Facilities in Kigezi Subregion Uganda: A Tobit Regression Model, 8. Regulatory Framework for Digital Health, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity, 9. AI/ ML-Driven Clinical Decision Support and Medical Imagining, 10. Mobile Health Solutions and Telemedicine Platforms, 11. The Intersection of Digital Health and Data Privacy: A Legal Perspective on Regulatory Frameworks, 12. Transforming African Healthcare with AI- Driven Data Analytics and Predictive Medicine for Sustainable and Inclusive Health Outcomes, 13. Water and Waste Management: Best Practices for Hospitals, PART 3. Healthcare Policy, Governance, and Social Change, 14. AI-Powered Drones in Emergency Healthcare: A Framework for Medical Deliveries to Remote Regions, 15. Leveraging AI and Machine Learning for Healthcare Accessibility: Enhancing Clinical Decision Support Systems in Rural Africa, 16. Climate Change Impacts on Disease Burden and Healthcare Vulnerability, 17. Gender Equality in Healthcare Access and Leadership Roles, 18. Governance and Policy Frameworks in African Healthcare, PART 4. The Road to Sustainable Healthcare and Social Inclusion, 19. Achieving Sustainable Healthcare Systems in Africa, 20. Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) for Remote Patient Monitoring, 21. A Real-Time Adaptive System for Enhancing Hand Movement Rehabilitation in Stroke Patients Based on Real-Time Brain Signal Processing and Virtual Reality, 22. Blockchain-Enabled Hashing Architecture to Ensure Medical Data Integrity in Lung Cancer Patients, 23. The Impact of Sustainability Initiatives on the Modern Workforce in Organization Growth, 24. Hospital Sustainability in Africa: Innovations in Water and Waste Management
