TED: Medical tech designed to meet Africa's needs | Soyapi Mumba

The speaker discusses their passion for technology and the challenges faced in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in healthcare. They joined Baobab Health to develop an electronic health record system tailored for Malawi's needs. The system includes innovative solutions like unique patient IDs and modified soundex for name matching. They adapted technology to local conditions, using touch screen terminals and building a wireless network. The system significantly improved healthcare efficiency, drawing global interest in Malawi's approach.

What role did local engineers play in the development of health care technology in Malawi?

What impact did the electronic health record system have on patient wait times?

How did the team at Baobab Health ensure that their system was user-friendly for health care workers?