Sustainable Healthcare Systems in Africa: Technologies, Practices and Management

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. Take into consideration the execution of digital health and electronic health records (EHRs) in a community wellness facility in Africa. Fostering EHR innovation (technology) enables healthcare providers to improve patient information, lower paper use, and enhance interaction among medical care professionals. This technological innovation contributes to a more efficient and lasting healthcare system. In terms of practices, the clinic likewise implements waste reduction steps, such as reusing clinical devices and responsibly dealing with unsafe products. These existing methods not only lessen the environmental impact but also add to cost-effectiveness in the future. Administration comes in as administrators supervise the allotment of resources, including personnel, spending plans, and facilities, to ensure optimum efficiency and sustainability. For instance, implementing energy-efficient systems and optimizing staff timetables contribute to a much more lasting use of resources within the medical care center. Healthcare systems in Africa can develop to meet current requirements without jeopardizing the capacity of future generations to access top-quality medical care services. This synergistic fusion of artificial intelligence and healthcare is not just a technological leap; it's a conscientious stride towards a more resilient and ecologically responsible future for global well-being. 

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List of Topics:

This book targets a mixed audience of specialists, analysts, engineers, scholars, researchers, academics, professionals, and students from different communities to share and contribute new ideas, methodologies, technologies, approaches, models, frameworks, theories, and applications of AI in healthcare.

 You are invited to contribute chapters and papers, and the scope of the book includes limited to, the following topics:

• AI for smart Healthcare Systems

Part I: Technological Innovations for African Healthcare

• Chapter 1: Mobile Health (mHealth) Solutions and telemedicine platforms

• Chapter 2: AI/ML-driven clinical decision support and medical imaging analysis

• Chapter 3: Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) for remote patient monitoring

• Chapter 4: 3D printing for prosthetics, implants, and on-demand medical supplies

• Chapter 5: Drones and autonomous vehicles for last-mile medical delivery

Part II: Sustainable Practices in Healthcare Management

• Chapter 6: Renewable energy solutions for off-grid healthcare facilities

• Chapter 7: Water and waste management best practices for hospitals

• Chapter 8: Repurposing/recycling of medical equipment and supplies

• Chapter 9:  Climate-resilient hospital design and sustainable construction

• Chapter 10: Community-based healthcare models and integrating traditional practices

• Chapter 11: Ethical supply chains for equitable medicine/vaccine distribution

Part III: Healthcare Policy, Governance and Social Change

• Chapter 12: Regulatory frameworks for digital health, data privacy and cybersecurity

• Chapter 13: Investing in healthcare infrastructure and workforce development

• Chapter 14: Public-private partnership models for healthcare financing

• Chapter 15: Overcoming cultural barriers and building healthcare literacy

• Chapter 17 :Gender equality in healthcare access and leadership roles

• Chapter 18: Climate change impacts on disease burden and healthcare vulnerability

• Chapter 19: Governance and Policy Frameworks in African Healthcare

• Chapter 20: Achieving Sustainable Healthcare Systems in Africa

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