South Africa’s proposed centralised electronic health record (EHR) system, a key part of its National Health Insurance strategy, presents a significant cybersecurity challenge. To ensure patient data safety, experts suggest implementing a zero-trust model, divided into small network segments with tight access controls. However, with low rates of EHR use among healthcare professionals, comprehensive staff training on tech use and cybersecurity will be crucial to system success.

DNA Microscope Creates 3D Images of Organisms from the Inside Out
Scientists at the University of Chicago are developing a novel method for creating detailed 3D images of genetic material inside an organism using a technique