Ssenkumba Joseph

Digital Health

[Africa Centre for Applied Digital Health-CADH @CADH_Africa]

We kicked off our 2-day Training of Trainers workshop today on Digital Interpersonal Communications Skills program.

Over 30 health workers will be equipped with digital communication skills to enable them transfer the skills to other health workers in across the country.

[Africa Centre for Applied Digital Health-CADH @CADH_Africa]

Healthcare access shouldn’t depend on how close you live to a facility, how much transport costs, or whether you can afford to “pay everything at once” when you fall sick. Democratizing healthcare means making access simpler, more affordable, and more convenient, especially for underserved communities.

Technology is already enabling this through practical service pathways: tele-consultations for triage and follow-ups, mobile/online ordering of medicines, and laboratory services that can be booked remotely with results shared digitally. @RocketHealthUG , for example, offers doctor consultations via phone/WhatsApp, mobile lab sample collection, and pharmacy delivery as a connected model of care.

We’re also seeing pharmacy-led convenience expand access. Uganda’s @firstpharmacyug supports online ordering and prescription upload, while Guardian Health Pharmacy similarly enables online medicine ordering and prescription upload.

These models reduce delays, decongest facilities, and help people get care earlier, when it’s cheaper and easier to treat.

Affordability via pre-payment models like mobile wallets can help families spread healthcare costs over time instead of delaying care. Solutions like @clinicPesa combine savings and payments for medical bills, including integrations that support mobile money workflows.

At @CADH_Africa we believe healthcare democratization will come from connecting these innovations into one patient-centered journey.
Read more here: https://t.co/EawvAySIcc

[Africa Centre for Applied Digital Health-CADH @CADH_Africa]

In the heat of the COVID-19 pandemic, AI tools like Ada Health revolutionized how health workers made decisions. Integrated into telemedicine workflows, these AI-powered symptom checkers helped organizations like Africa Centre for Applied Digital Health pre-screen patients via

[Africa Centre for Applied Digital Health-CADH @CADH_Africa]

You don’t need to visit a facility for every health concern.

📲Consult a qualified health professional remotely

Start today, book an appointment here👇

👉https://t.co/wL5WCJwfgn

#Telehealth #GANDA #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth

[Africa Centre for Applied Digital Health-CADH @CADH_Africa]

Biobanking is built on trust.

When you give a sample, you might ask, “Will my info be safe?”

✅ Yes!

👉You choose to give consent, it’s your decision.
👉Samples are used only for health research.
👉Your name & details stay private.

💡 Respect. Privacy. Choice.
#BioBanking

[Africa Centre for Applied Digital Health-CADH @CADH_Africa]

Did you know what a bio bank is?

A bio bank is a safe storage place where doctors keep leftover samples like blood, tissue, sputum, and DNA.

These samples are securely stored to help doctors and researchers better understand diseases and discover new treatments.

#BioBanking

[Ssenkumba Joseph @SenkumbaJoseph]

@ManCaveUg Can you please talk about the relationship between sexual performance and penis size?

[Africa Centre for Applied Digital Health-CADH @CADH_Africa]

Sharing learning & experiences from deploying a telepsychiatry model for mental healthcare. The pilot was implemented in Kampala, led by @Makerere. Access & availability of follow-up beyond the health facility were identified facilitators. @MRC_Uganda @CADH_Africa @MinofHealthUG

[Africa Centre for Applied Digital Health-CADH @CADH_Africa]

@CADH_Africa has deployed hotlines and text platforms for Tele-counseling and web-based search directories for shelters and support centres. Technology brings males into gender conversation as it allows for privacy and confidentiality. #16DaysOfActivism #TimetoActNow

[Africa Centre for Applied Digital Health-CADH @CADH_Africa]

Designing with the end-user is critical for the Adoption and use of digital technologies. @CADH_Africa with the Health Workers at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital during the implementation of the digital Antenatal Care/Emergency Operations Center.

[Ssenkumba Joseph @SenkumbaJoseph]

@SamsonMKasumba @Kawuma @CanaryMugume This sounds like a chicken brain! You don't ask for proof because you don't even care, period!!!

[The Medical Concierge Group (TMCG) @TMCGLtd]

Malaria doesn't have to be deadly. Prevention is key. Let's work together to end #malaria to zero.

For more information, call our toll-free line on 0800-211-046 or SMS ‘MAL’ to 8080. It's FREE.
#WorldMalariaDay
#ZeroMalariaStartsWithYou
@ObulamuUganda

[Obulamu @ObulamuUganda]

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#fhEssanyu updates😊

Village Health Teams (VHTs) play an important role in supporting community health and wellness.

Their work is critical in promoting healthier behaviors & improving access to health services, especially in remote and difficult-to-reach areas.
#Obulamu

[ViQtor Davis @Davisthedoc]

Very convenient and easy-to-use.
Give it a go!!!
#KnowYourStatus
#StaySafe
#SelfLove
#Oraquick

[CDFU- Communication for Dev. Foundation Ug @CDFUUG]

"Male involvement in Sexual and Reproductive health is very important."Joseph Ssenkumba @TMCG, during the Dissemination workshop for the Family Planning (FP) and Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) digital health compendium happening at Fairway Hotel organized by @TMCGLtd