Types of healthcare technology available in foreign countries (low income, middle income or high income economics)
3-D printing medical devices which are used to manufacture birthing kits, mostly in Haiti.
CardioPad is a wireless solution that enables effective monitoring of cardiovascular diseases with patients who are far. This mostly occurs in sub-Saharan Africa.
mPedgree Sms startups that tackle fake drugs. In the developing countries mostly in West Africa, counterfeit drugs have become the norm. It allows for patients to confirm the originality of the drugs they are taking.
5 of the best health care organizations in the world, and summarize the services they provide. Explain why these are considered the best health care organizations in the world.
The World Health Organization (WHO) – it was created in 1948. It aims at addressing global health concerns. Its core functions include; shaping agenda research on health issues with the aim of disseminating the information to the communities. It provides technical support for catalyst change in healthcare through monitoring and assessment of health trends in the world.
American Hospital Association- It was established in 1898 with the aim of advocating for healthcare networks and hospital members. It is vital in shaping policies as it continually address major health issues as it is an educational resource.
American Medical Association- it was established in 1847 and aims at helping doctors to assist patients by ensuring they bring medical reforms. It addresses the access to care, quality care to the people, cost of care, healthcare payment methods and prevention and wellness issues.
Centre for disease control and prevention- it was established in 1946 aiming at broadening the scope of addressing public health issues that emerge.
Global health data exchange established in 2011 with the aim of offering comprehensive detailed information on global statistics that enable for survey of healthcare issues.