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AT-HOME APP LAUNCHES AS NHS REVEALS ALMOST 2 MILLION HOSPITALISED DUE TO UTIS
A revolutionary app has been launched to tackle the staggering number of UTIrelated hospital admissions in the UK .
The Rightdose Self-Test & Treat App , in collaboration with Newfoundland Diagnostics , empowers individuals to test and treat UTIs from the comfort of their homes , combining the ease of at-home testing with the convenience of ordering necessary medication straight to their door .
The launch comes as NHS England data revealed a concerning trend , with almost two million hospital admissions in the last five years caused by UTIs or were found to have a UTI after being admitted for another reason . Without treatment , a UTI can cause a number of serious complications such as kidney infections , which without treatment , can travel through the bloodstream , causing sepsis .
This app ’ s launch marks a milestone in healthcare accessibility , enabling individuals to manage UTIs conveniently from home , reducing the strain on NHS resources and bypassing the need to consult a GP or medical professional for immediate treatment .
Michael Hough , Founder of BHA Medical , said : “ The Rightdose Self-Test & Treat App is a comprehensive health and disease management platform that revolutionises healthcare by reducing the need for in-person visits to medical professionals and introducing a new era of easily accessible and proactive healthcare .”
FIRST EVER GLOBAL CAMPAIGN TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LAUNCHED AT WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
A new global campaign , backed by the Honourable First Lady of Pakistan , Begum Samina Arif Alvi , was launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos , calling for urgent action to improve access to assistive technology for millions of people around the world .
The ‘ Unlock the Everyday ’ campaign is the first ever global campaign on assistive technology and aims to raise awareness of everyone ’ s right to assistive technology – such as wheelchairs , glasses , hearing aids , prostheses and digital devices – no matter where they live or their income .
It is estimated that 2.5 billion people need at least one form of assistive technology and most people will require assistive technology at some point in their lifetime . However , only 10 % of people in low-income countries can access the assistive technology they need , compared to 90 % in high-income countries . The campaign is calling for global action to address this inequity .
Begum Samina Arif Alvi said : “ Assistive Technology is a bridge that connects individuals with disabilities , ageing populations and those suffering from non-communicable diseases to a world of opportunities – opportunities for education , employment , and above all , inclusion in society . It is vital to focus on enhancing the affordability and accessibility of highquality Assistive Technology , ensuring that individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds can equally benefit from these advancements .”
Pascal Bijleveld , CEO of ATscale , a campaign partner , said : “ Not only will improving access improve the lives of millions of people , it is key to accelerating progress towards the UN ’ s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals , which all UN member states are committed to .”
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