Tech giant Microsoft has become the first major cloud service provider to open data centres in Africa. Beating rivals Amazon to the punch, the new centres will be based in South Africa. The continent is seen as fertile ground by corporations looking to tap into its growing tech appetite.

Using a VR headset, Reducept is a virtual reality pain-management program that supports and empowers people who experience chronic pain, all from the comfort of their own home. As people look for new ways to manage their health and wellbeing, new technologies are emerging to support them.

Before the coronavirus pandemic, both health providers and patients were reluctant to embrace telehealth, despite the convenience. But attitudes are changing as people see the benefits of going remote. What can brands do to provide the quality of care people expect, but from a distance?

Tracking apps, wearables, and telemedicine services hold the potential to transform healthcare for women. But just how much autonomy do these digital tools provide over one’s wellbeing? And as traditional healthcare models diversify, how can they best harness tech to serve female patients?