Original Article by BizCommunity | 7 August 2026
Netcare AI deterioration algorithm submitted to SAHPRA after a clinical study showed it could identify hospital patients at risk earlier.
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Netcare has submitted its AI-powered patient deterioration algorithm to the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) for regulatory approval. The submission follows the completion of a clinical study conducted in Netcare’s intensive care and high-care units.
The technology identifies early warning signs of serious clinical deterioration, allowing healthcare teams more time to intervene before a patient’s condition becomes critical.
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