Public health
The World Health Organization has launched version 2.0 of its Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) system, incorporating artificial intelligence to enhance early detection of public health threats. The upgraded EIOS system, used by more than 110 member states and around 30 organisations and networks globally, analyses large volumes of publicly available data in near [...]
Scientists say they have developed the first blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome, though experts warn further studies are needed. The test could change how doctors identify myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) – a debilitating illness marked by extreme tiredness not eased by rest. There is currently no diagnostic test, and many patients face [...]
By Louise Wall, founder and managing director, e18 Innovation The 10-Year Plan makes it clear that the NHS cannot continue operating as it has been, it must modernise and adapt. Rising demand, workforce shortages, and financial pressures mean the current model is unsustainable, and for too long, repetitive, manual processes have drained capacity from both [...]
Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a significant announcement last week with plans to launch an 'online hospital' by 2027. This initiative, called NHS Online, aims to digitally connect NHS patients in England with expert clinicians. Sir Jim Mackey, chief executive of NHS England, stated that the service is expected to deliver "millions more appointments by [...]
Barts Health NHS Trust is transforming maternity care for over 14,000 families annually by adopting BadgerNet as its digital maternity solution in a new five-year partnership. As one of England’s largest NHS trusts, Barts Health serves a diverse East London population and has maternity services at three hospitals; Whipps Cross, Newham Hospital and The Royal [...]
Blood sugar tracking devices may not give accurate readings for people without diabetes, new research suggests. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) – small wearable devices fitted to the arm or abdomen – send real-time blood sugar data to an app, showing how glucose levels rise and fall throughout the day. Researchers analysed CGM data from 972 [...]
With healthcare systems under extreme pressure and an urgent need to reduce waiting times, the NHS is turning to technology to support clinicians and workflows. Administrative assistants in healthcare can spend up to a third of their time on documentation, an increase of 25 per cent over the last decade. In a bid to reduce [...]
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), in partnership with Ergéa UK, has completed a major upgrade to diagnostic imaging services at John Radcliffe Hospital, marking a significant milestone in OUH’s long-term programme to modernise radiology equipment, enhance patient care, and improve clinical outcomes. Delivered through a Managed Equipment Service (MES) agreement with Ergéa UK, [...]
By Lexie Corner, Content Writer Every year, HETT showcases the latest developments in digital health and care. For 2025, we’ve designed new spaces and experiences that reflect the big questions on everyone’s mind. How can we harness digital tools to improve outcomes? How do we safeguard data systems? How can we use AI responsibly? These [...]
This month, over 200 healthtech founders, investors, clinicians, and policymakers convened in London to confront a critical challenge: transforming healthcare through the strategic use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data. Attendees from across the health and care ecosystem gathered at the latest networking event from The Future Health, sponsored by NTT DATA, Better, MBI Health, [...]
