SADC Cross Border Referral System (CBRS)

Output:

• Development of CBRS System: A web-based Cross-Border Referral System (CBRS) created to track and manage TB patients across 16 SADC member states.
• Cloud-Based Medical Records: Patient records are stored in the cloud, ensuring accessibility at any medical facility with internet access.
• Biometric Identification: The system includes biometric technology for secure patient identification.
• Improved TB Management: The system facilitates seamless patient referral processes and provides detailed notifications and reporting

Impact:

• Improved Healthcare Access: The CBRS system enables better tracking and management of TB patients, particularly for mobile mining workers, ensuring continuity of care across borders.
• Strengthened Regional Health Monitoring: The implementation of a Regional Health Information System allows for better data-driven decision-making on TB interventions.
• Advancement of Universal Health Coverage: The project supports SADC’s goal of ensuring access to essential healthcare services, aligning with global health priorities.
• Enhanced Digital Health Infrastructure: By redesigning the system with modern technologies, scalability and efficiency will improve, fostering a more robust healthcare IT framework in the region.
• Cross-Border Health Coordination: The project enhances collaboration between member states in tracking and managing infectious diseases.