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26— Vanguard, Wednesday, APRIL 24, 2019 •OPPO F11 OPPO makes first launch in Nigeria By Prince Osuagwu Mobile device maker, OPPO has concluded plans to launch its F11 Pro device in Nigeria. This will be the first time ever the global smartphone giant will be launching any of its flagship products in Nigeria. OPPO is a leading innovative global smartphone brand. As of today, the company provides cutting edge smartphones to over 200 million people all over the world. OPPO is ranked among the top five global smartphone brands and is popular for its stylish smartphone designs, quality photography experience and the status symbol it provides to its users. OPPO was the first mobile brand in the world to launch smartphones with 5MP and 16MP front cameras and also the first to introduce the motorised rotating camera, the Ultra HD feature and the 5x Dual Camera Zoom technology. OPPO’s Selfie Expert F series launched in 2016 drove a selfie trend in the world. Oppo prides itself as trendsetters in premium smartphone design and state-of-the-art camera technology in the global smartphone industry. The event is slated for Friday at the Oriental Hotels, Lagos. By Juliet Umeh Access to healthcare in Nigeria and indeed, Africa, still remains a big challenge. For instance, Nigerians pay through the nose to get quality diagnoses and treatments for common ailments. Medical tourism keeps the nation’s economy bleeding. Penultimate week, President Muhammadu Buhari lamented that Nigeria loses over N400 billion annually to medical tourism and urged stakeholders to join hands to find solution to it. Addressing participants of the Senior Executive Course, SEC 41 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Buhari said for the good of the country, there must be solutions to issues that could close the gaps in the institutional, legal and policy frameworks for funding universal healthcare delivery. He persuaded the participants to embark on researches that will examine the experiences of other countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas in funding universal healthcare delivery and how lessons learnt can benefit the country. However, stakeholders in the health sector say even if the president’s demands are met, without putting in place relevant technologies that can disrupt the existing status quo in the health sector, access to healthcare will still be a nightmare. At a digital health summit recently in Lagos, organised by Premier Medical System, PMS, PharmAccess Foundation and Healthcare Federation of Nigeria, HFN, with theme: Leveraging mobile technology for health: Progress and Challenges, stakeholders lamented the low acceptance of digital technology in the health sector. Although they agreed that Nigeria’s mobile technology penetration presented a novel opportunity to accelerate progress towards attainment of National Health goals, they, however, regretted that very little progress has been made so far. For them, in other sectors, including education, banking, entertainment and media, there is a concerted effort towards leveraging technology which has resulted in each of the sectors getting returns for their investments. They believe the health care professionals need to be more innovative and engender disruption of their sector with mobile health, m-health technology, to forestall the sector going into extinction. Mobile health is the practice of medicine and public health supported by mobile devices. It deals with using mobile communication devices such as mobile phones, tablet computers and wearable devices such as smart watches, for health s e r v i c e s , information, and data collection. The mHealth field has emerged as a sub- segment of eHealth, which deals with the use of information and communication technology, ICT, tools such as computers, mobile phones, communications satellite, patient monitors, among others, for health services and information. m H e a l t h applications include the use of mobile devices in collecting community and clinical health data, delivery of healthcare information to practitioners, researchers and patients, real-time monitoring of patient vital signs, direct provision of care via mobile •Digital healthcare DIGITAL HEALTH M-health to lead positive disruption in health sector •Why digital health contributes $179 billion to global economy Today in South Africa, people living with HIV/AIDS do not need to get to the pharmacy to get a drug; they go to an ATM machine, put in the code or prescription and the machine dispenses the antiretroviral drugs telemedicine as well as training and collaboration of health workers. President of HFN, Mrs. Clare Omasteye, described digital health as cultural transformation which integrates digital electronics to achieve great outcomes in health care. She said digital health is contributing $179 billion globally and that in the next six years; the market will grow in triple folds to peak at $536 billion. She quoted statistics from the Global Digital Health as saying that the digital health market is expected to reach $206 billion by 2020, driven particularly by the mobile and wireless health market. Omasteye described digital innovation as: “The transfer of skills using mhealth such as mobile phone and internet to be able to get highly skilled jobs that are usually done by highly trained people and pass on to people who are not trained. “It could change the way people access healthcare. So the traditional venues where people get health care will no longer be the same as they can access it from the comfort of their home. Innovations in the health sector According to Omasteye, “today in South Africa, people living with HIV/AIDS do not need to get to the pharmacy to get a drug. They go to an ATM machine, put in the code or prescription and the machine dispenses the antiretroviral drugs. “Even the fear of buying fake drugs vanishes with mHealth. Today, there are RX systems that are SMS-related. You scratch a box and you send a code somewhere else to authenticate if the drug is genuine. There are also wearable devices like Apple watch to tell you how you slept, what your blood pressure is and what you should do next. “In phlebotomy - a process of making an incision in a vein with a needle, there is a technology akin to torch light, which can be shone and all the veins in the body are seen quickly and clearly. “With your mobile device, you can have your health record and it also can serve as a glucometer for your blood sugar if you are able to keep the record of your sugar level over a period of time. You send it to your doctor who manages you. “There is also ECG machine which can work with your phone, it tells you exactly how to place the machine and you send the result back to your doctor. “There are online pharmacists where a patient doesn’t even need to go to hospital any more. He or she only needs to upload the prescription at thisismymedicine.com, and it helps Continues on Page 25 C M Y K
Vanguard, Wednesday, APRIL 24, 2019 — 27 Eventstracer to provide transformational skills to SMEs By Juliet Umeh Worried by uncoordination among stakeholders in the event planning industry, which results to gaps in the expected value, a foremost online event industry hub, Eventstracer, is set to host a summit for Small and Medium Size Event Planners to integrate them in order to attract value. The summit, which is to be held in May at Best Western Star Fire Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, is dubbed: Growing my Event. Speaking at a pre-summit media briefing, General Manager of the digital platform, Mr. Maxwell Nzekwe, said the summit will equip the stakeholders with transformational knowledge about event management and business skills. Nzekwe said: “Despite the growth in Nigeria’s event industry, research carried out by Eventstracer showed that gaps NaijaSecCon cybersecurity conference returns to Nigeria By Chinasa Afigbo Nigeria’s acclaimed largest annual technical Cyber-Security Conference, NaijaSecCon Cybersecurity Conference, has returned to Lagos. This year’s edition will hold at Ace Olivia Hall, City Mall, Opposite Muson Centre, in May 2019. It is expected to be better than the last edition, in terms of participation, speakers, exhibitors and other activities. Being its third edition, the event has attracted top industry professionals including CIOs, CTOs, CSOs, and senior management officers from key industries including Finance, Energy, Telecoms, Government, Education and IT. Lead Convener of NaijaSecCon, Mr Rotimi Akinyele, said that “a global survey carried out by IBM puts an average cost of a data breach at $3.86 million, 6.4% up from 2017. The average cost, globally, for each loss of stolen record containing sensitive and confidential information is also up from last year, landing at $148 per record- a 4.8% increase from 2017. Nigeria appears to be one of the most hit with cyber fraud within the African space, having reported about N5.6 billion in electronic banking fraud cases in 2017. Therefore, Akinyele said that “this year’s event is a gathering of seasoned information security practitioners, evangelists, penetration testers, crypto-crackers, reverse-engineers, *From left: Head of Products, Mr. Victor Okechukwu; General Manager, Mr. Maxwell Nzekwe and Head of Business Development, Mrs. Uloma Okonkwo all of Eventstracer, during pre-summit media briefing in Lagos. digital forensics analysts, and others who will come together to deliberate and advice on solution to solving the peculiar Nigerian information space constraints,” he declared. Akinyele added that with the introduction of regulations such as the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Cyber Security Framework and the EU General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR coming to raise the importance of security among Nigerian companies, the event is expected to attract over 500 guests. “This year’s event will showcase a mixture of both technical and governance aspect of information security whilst providing access to enthusiasts on how and where to get started within the cyber security space”, he said. Speakers for this event includes industry experts like Bharat Soni - GTBank’s CISO, Osioke Ojior – NIB- SS CRO, Harrison Nnaji – First Bank’s CISO, Ikenna Onyebuchi – Lead, Cyber Intelligence Center, Deloitte etc. The event is in four sections including: A Lockpick Village - where enthusiasts and tinkers alike are served to the chills of how lockpicking works; Cyber Security Career Village – For cyber enthusiasts, IT Security pros, and those who would love to create a career within the space; Technical Conference – With more than 10 industry experts unraveling and advising on applicable still exist in the provision of value to stakeholders in the event industry. He identified these stakeholders as event sponsors, event owners, exhibitors, event venue owners and event visitors, stating that the summit will help integrate and equip them with requisite skills. Nzekwe said: “The event value chain which consists of event naming, event design, venue choice and event execution still requires plenty of development for the event industry to keep growing and this is one of the reasons Eventstracer is organising this summit.” He said the summit will have speakers like Convener of the Nigeria International Film Summit, NIFS, which is held annually in Lagos, Paris threats within the space and Live Hacking Contest– For students of tertiary institutions, a special kind of cyber security competition where security enthusiasts take part and Los Angeles; Executive Director of Balmoral Events Limited, Mr. Adegoke Obembe and a Certified Business Coach,Folasade Odunaiya. According to him, these speakers were carefully selected based on their broad experiences, achievements and expertise across all aspects of the event management industry. in various challenges including reverse engineering, network security, cryptography, web security, network security, digital forensics and others. DIGITAL HEALTH M-health to lead positive disruption in health sector Continues from Page 23 pick all orders and sends it to various pharmacists closest to the patient, who will in turn, deliver the drugs,” she added. She said few Apps are also helpful such as SaferMum, a tech that connects mothers and give them access to antenatal checkups, immunisation date, information on what they need for their children; SeekMed, that connects patients to online doctor, among others. Challenges of Nigeria health sector in thinking disruptively However, Omasteye noted that a lot of innovations have taken place in Nigeria in the last one year which didn’t cross gestation period: “There were over 200 Medtech innovations in Nigeria. The challenge is that most of them die in the next six months. Now, the health system is so fragmented that there are no hubs and collaborations to enable people think disruptively." She also listed other factors to include laws and the regulatory environment that surround digital health; limited funding, poor access to data, no reimbursement system. Corroborating Omatseye, Coordinator, Lagos Zone National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, Mr. Olufemi Akingbade, said Nigeria is nowhere in implementing mHealth yet. LG revolutionises music experience with new audio systems By Juliet Umeh Electronic maker, LG, said its latest line-up of 2019 audio systems has capacity to transform the way people experience sound in the Middle East and Africa , MEA region. The new products were introduced recently at its annual celebration of innovation, InnoFest MEA, in South Korea. The products included the SoundBar system, which supports high resolution audio via an advanced processing algorithm that can convert conventional audio file formats, bringing output closer to studio quality. For ultimate convenience, the LG Soundbar also features Google Assistant which makes requests simply a voice command away. The product features a powerful output of 5.1.2ch 570W sound bar and superior technology from Meridian Audio, housed in an elegant body, with understated design. Meridian’s Bass and Space technology enables the product to create strong bass, alongside a rich, textured sound for a definitive listening experience. Meridian Image Elevation works to enhance the listener’s sense of immersion, lifting audio to cre- a t e sound that not only surrounds t h e room, but also complements what is He, however, noted that digital health is very useful in the sector especially in registration, verification and identification of those to be provided care, but regretted that a lot of doctors are so scared of embracing the technology. Akingbade said the way out would be to ensure that all mHealth App developers form a hub instead of sitting in silos. Meanwhile, the General Manager, Lagos State Health Management Agency, LASHA, Dr Olapeju Adenusi, said with the 23 million people in Lagos, the only way to drive health efficiently and effectively is to embrace mhealth. The position of the ATCON in expanding infrastructure President, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, ATCON, Mr. Olusola, Teniola, said that the key factor in getting mHealth working in Nigeria would be to collaborate with not only the regulators but healthcare practitioners and other stakeholders to ensure an ecosystem that involves everyone. He said: “We are also engaging the government, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to encourage public-private partnership, PPP, format and we are •LG XBoom on screen to provide a greater sense of realism. There is also the XBOOM Mini designed for party freaks and outdoor entertainers. The gadget features a solid output of 3,500W, complete with deep, resonant low-frequency performance courtesy of its 10-inch subwoofer. Its Compression Horn generates crisper and more detailed audio across higher frequencies, whilst LG’s Party Accelerator+ feature enables users to build their music to a pulsating crescendo. An easy-to-use DJ App available for Android and iOS devices, provides access to a range of effects such as Scratch Mixing and DJ Loop. XBOOM Mini has a builtin DVD player to enable users to enjoy a cinematic experience at home. To entertain the household and guests further, the product features Karaoke Star – with 18 vocal effects to give each person their own unique sound. Multi Color Lighting adds to the partylike atmosphere, with various presets and the ability to sync tracks with the lighting system. Listeners can use LG’s Bluetooth App to connect the mini component with up to three s m a r t p h o n e s simultaneously. trying to work with Ministry of Power to improve supply.” Future of health sector with mhealth The participants at the event agreed that an innovation such as Artificial Intelligence, AI, has the potential to disrupt treatment planning and drug developments. With AI, there will be accuracy in predicting and preventing illnesses, diagnosing diseases, making drugs better than they are today and managing health conditions from the comfort of people’s homes. Virtual reality has also shown four areas in which it can make a change such as in training, it can tell and show you things you can’t see in a classroom, help in pain relief, help in mental and also the management of chronic diseases. Today, with 3D printing, one can order drugs online, print the drug in one’s home and consume it immediately. Maybe to imbibe all these cultures in Nigeria, there is need to reorient medical practitioners and disabuse their minds that technology cannot take away their jobs but would rather take away wastages, inefficiency and make them better doctors, pharmacists and medical health providers.
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