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.

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