Rodney Taylor, Managing Director at Guardian Eye, on AVA Disrupts Primary Healthcare with the Latest Asynchronous IoT Medical device and Telemedicine Platform, at Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2023 hosted by IT News Africa. #HISA2023 #Healthcare #Healthtech #HealthInnovation

2. Digital Stats in Africa
16.9%
of South Africans covered
by a medical aid scheme.
South Africans dependent
on public healthcare.
45million 60%
of Africa’s 1.3 billion inhabitants
resides in rural areas that have
poor access to medical experts.
Over 36million
of South Africans accessed
the Internet through a mobile
device in 2021.
43million
South Africans will be
mobile Internet users
by 2026
or one-third of people in SA
currently use smartphones.
22million

3. The Concept of Smart Cities
is not just a futuristic dream;
it’s a reality that is already
transforming urban living.

4. What is a Smart City?
A smart city is an urban environment that controls advanced technology,
data, and connectivity to improve the quality of life for its residents,
enhance operational efficiency, and reduce its environmental footprint.
These cities harness various technological innovations to optimise
infrastructure, services, and utilities. The primary goal of a smart city is to
create a sustainable, safe, and comfortable living environment for its
citizens.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Smart cities collect vast amounts of
data from various sources, such as sensors, cameras, and mobile apps. This
data is analysed to gain insights, improve services, and make informed
decisions.
Connectivity: Robust communication networks, including 5G, ensure that
devices and systems can communicate seamlessly. This connectivity is
essential for real-time data exchange and control.

5. Environmental Monitoring: IoT technology is used to monitor air and water quality,
helping cities identify and address pollution sources. This leads to healthier living
conditions and reduced health risks for residents.
Urban Planning: Data collected from IoT devices aids urban planners in making informed
decisions about city development. This includes optimising land use, improving public
transportation, and creating green spaces for citizens to enjoy.
Healthcare and Well-being: Smart cities can provide healthcare services remotely
through telemedicine solutions, making healthcare more accessible and convenient for
residents. IoT devices can also monitor the health of vulnerable populations, enabling early
intervention.
Citizen Engagement: Mobile apps and digital platforms allow citizens to engage
with local government, report issues, access services, and participate in urban planning.
This fosters a sense of community and responsiveness from city authorities.

9. Higo-assisted visit compared to the
on-site visit at the Doctor’s office
1. Conformity in making diagnoses:
• Average conformity of the main interpreters was 90.63%
• The highest recovered conformity of the main interpreter’s diagnoses is 93.75%,
lowest 87.5%
• The Conformity of diagnoses for the additional interpreter was 81.25%
2. Conformity in recognizing deviations in the examination:
• Mean conformity of the deviations of the main interpreters – 84.38%
• The highest recovered conformity of deviations of the main interpreter – 100%,
The lowest recorded conformity of deviations – 75%
• Conformity of the deviations of the untrained additional interpreter – 84.38%

10. AVA is disrupting
Primary Healthcare
in the following segments
• Transport and Logistic
• 24/7 Call Centers
• Security Industry
• Mining
• Agriculture
• Manufacturing

11. The latest asynchronous
IoT Medical Device and Telemedicine Platform
Convenient
healthcare
• Limited travel and
waiting times
• Reduces all costs
involved by 60%
Save time and money by
decreasing patient
waiting times and travel
requirements with a
device that’s easy to use,
clean and maintain.
Continuous
medical care
• Provides all staff
with access to
• Affordable
healthcare
Access to doctors within
30 minutes, 24/7,
enables compliance with
healthcare management
plans.
High-quality
diagnosis
• Records digital health
records for all staff
The device records
comprehensive medical
exams, delivering and
storing high-quality
medical data outside of
a doctor’s office.

12. Decrease sick leave by 30%
Increase productivity and company workflow
with an on-site telemedicine base that offers
a range of diagnoses
The Bradford Theory
A method used by HR professionals to measure
the impact of employee's absence on an
organisation. It is based on the theory that
short, frequent, and unplanned absences are
more disruptive to organisations than longer
absences.
HR Professionals use the Bradford Factor to
identify employees who may have a problem
with absenteeism. They may also use it to set
triggers for disciplinary action or to develop
interventions to help employees reduce their
absenteeism.

13. Health Offerings Cost
Hardware and AVA
Operator
Platform
AVA Telemedicine R52.00 N/A R1 000.00
AVA Business R52.00 R10 600.00 Inc.
Products and Services
The Higo® device is a class lla medicaI device a CE Certificate of
conformity to the requirements of Annex II a/the Medical Device
Directive 93/42/EEC. Higo Sense Sp. z.o.o is certified in accordance
with ISO 13485:2016 in the field of quality management systems,
which continuously improves the quality of medical device services.