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Tivani Mashamba-Thompson, Professor and Deputy Dean Research and Postgraduate Studies, University of Pretoria

Technology makes it possible to diagnose diseases on the spot – but South Africa’s public healthcare system faces several obstacles

Digital technology has hugely improved healthcare in many ways.

It’s now possible to test patients on the spot – in a clinic or hospital – for many health conditions.

Digital diagnostic devices can analyse samples like sweat, saliva, faeces, tears and breath for signs of major diseases such as cancer and HIV.

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