Smart Africa, a bold and innovative commitment from African Heads of State and Government to accelerate sustainable socioeconomic development , has launched a continent-wide technology based coordinated impact response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic for Africa.

Kigali,Rwanda., March 27, 2020 - Smart Africa has launched a continent-wide technology based coordinated impact response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic for Africa. This response is aimed at bringing together the 30 member states under the Smart Africa Alliance and the 40 private sector members of the Alliance to coordinate efforts to stem the pandemic in Africa.

In order to tackle this unprecedented crisis, by its magnitude and its impact on society, the Smart Africa Secretariat seeks to support digital health services projects that aim at improving and accelerating the African governments response to the challenges of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The projects under the initiative are aimed at assisting African countries to:

• Assess individual risk and guide decision making;
• Assist African populations in finding nearby testing sites;
• Provide reliable updates and alerts from public health authorities;
• Report on community status;
• Track and report transmissions.

Moreover, to ensure that the efforts are relevant to the African context, critical technological parameters are considered as below:
 

• A solution available via web, application (iOS, Android, Windows), SMS, USSD, and other messaging platforms;
• Data collection from diverse points such as individual smartphones or terminals at public facilities (e.g. testing terminals at border controls, testing terminals by medical authorities, etc.);
• A reporting dashboard accessible to the admin with relevant data – specific rights depending on the status of the admin (e.g. public authorities, medical authorities) will be established;
• Anonymized data (no personal information including name, ID, address recorded on the system) generated by use of the solution can be published in real-time through a database accessible with an API and map interface on a public website for public health authorities to monitor;

• Reliably informative content available in local languages in various formats (written – vocal with Interactive Voice Recognition technology) – e.g. prevention practices, isolation practices, closest health facilities, additional one-on-on support, etc.;
• Assessment and guidance compliance to the World Health Organization (“WHO”), national and local public health guidelines and include exposures, symptoms of illness, and underlying health status.

There are numerous international interventions to the coronavirus pandemic but so far very few that are relevant to the immediate African context. We are bringing a credible and coordinated technology based African response which must go beyond our 30 member countries to the entirety of the African continent. The aim is to save lives and we must all do our part,“There are numerous international interventions to the coronavirus pandemic but so far very few that are relevant to the immediate African context. We are bringing a credible and coordinated technology based African response which must go beyond our 30 member countries to the entirety of the African continent. The aim is to save lives and we must all do our part,” said Mr. Lacina Koné, Director General of Smart Africa.

The response will be initiated through a call for proposals which will involve numerous stakeholders across Africa. Once initiated the response by governments to the pandemic is expected to be coordinated, efficient and to save lives.
 

About Smart Africa

SMART Africa is a bold and innovative commitment from African Heads of State and Government to accelerate sustainable socioeconomic development on the continent, ushering Africa into a knowledge economy through affordable access to Broadband and usage of Information and Communications Technologies.

The Transform Africa Summit held in Kigali, Rwanda on 28th-31st October 2013 culminated in the adoption of the Smart Africa Manifesto document by seven (7) African Heads of States (Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Mali, Gabon, Burkina Faso) in which they committed to provide leadership in accelerating socio-economic development through ICT’s.

New PerfectLum 4 will help medical facilities throughout the New York State to meet the NYC Quality Assurance Guidelines for primary diagnostic monitors

Albany, NY., April 14, 2020 - QUBYX is releasing a new version of its DICOM calibration and display quality assurance (QA) software PerfectLum to the public, now with Quality assurance for NYPDM and NYCPDM even for home office workstations.

There is a general trend to Teleradiology that is not only attractive for the Radiologist, but has well known benefits as reducing cost, improving patient care, access to specialists and increasing the availability. In the today's crisis it is important to keep the health system running. Home offices and home reading for radiologist seems to be one solution. Setup a home-reading workstation can be costly. QUBYX PerfectLum is a cost effective solution, that does calibrate displays to DICOM and verify its conformance. PerfectLum can calibrate almost ANY display to DICOM and runs on Mac and Windows.


“In medical imaging departments, where every effort should be made to maintain the adequate image quality, calibrations and QA procedures have to be done regularly. That requires much time.” - says Marc Leppla, Director of Qubyx. “We believe that the last update of PerfectLum with its convenient features will considerably facilitate the QA procedures for the NY diagnostic or clinical display users, save time and money.” 


Download and try the latest release of PerfectLum with the new functionality at http://qubyx.com/


About Qubyx

Qubyx develops advanced turnkey software solutions used in a number of industries, relying on image quality. With  powerful, easy to handle and cost-saving tools from Qubyx, one can always be certain that their devices reproduce colors accurately. 
 

QUBYX receives FDA clearance for OptikView Display in bundle with PerfectLum DICOM calibration software

Wilmington, DE., April, 15,2020 - QUBYX is excited to announce, that it again received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a display bundle with QUBYX PerfectLum DICOM calibration software. 

“We are extremely happy with FDA's decision to approve the OptikView & PerfectLum Bundle.” - says Marc Leppla, Director and CTO of QUBYX. “Our long-term development has become very rewarding this year.”

Optikview Gup2103cmi overview
The OptikView Gup2103cmi is a 21” 3MP monitor which is designed specifically for the demanding medical imaging environment. The FDA 510(k) number isK191705
Previously PerfectLum did receive FDA clearance with the following displays:
Dell Ultrasharp U3011 W/Qubyx Perfectlum BundleK111385
Dell U3014 With Qubyx Perfectlum BundleK131601
Diva Zsp5812cmi With Qubyx Perfectlum BundleK152847
Dell Up3216q With Qubyx Perfectlum BundleK162196
Dell Up3017 With Qubyx Perfectlum BundleK171229
Diva Zsp2105cmi With Qubyx Perfectlum BundleK160328

PerfectLum software overview
QUBYX PerfectLum is a calibration and quality control application that significantly enhances the performance of any display in accordance with medical imaging requirements, including NEMA DICOM part 14 GSDF. The software also performs acceptance and constancy tests to verify that the display conforms to such regulations as AAPM TG18, new DIN 6868-157, JESRA X-0093, IEC 62563-1, ACR, NY State PDM and NY City PDM Guidelines.

According to the recently issued FDA 510(k) clearance, the bundle of Optikview Gup2103cmi monitor & QUBYX PerfectLum is intended to be used for displaying and viewing medical images, for review and analysis by trained medical practitioners.

About QUBYX
QUBYX, a software manufacturer providing the new dimension of image quality in the medical imaging industry and display calibration field since 2002. For more information about the company visit www.qubyx.co

Marietta, GA: As plumbing problems persist even in times of pandemic, The Clog Dawg Plumbing Company is offering a safety lifeline to its clients. Concerned with containment and transmission prevention, the company is leading the way during the COVID-19 outbreak by ramping up its protection responses on callouts.

Steven Douglass, the owner of Clog Dawg Plumbing, outlined that his team are going to extraordinary lengths to protect themselves and their clients while remaining on the front foot in solving plumbing-related problems.

Mr Douglass said every plumber is suiting up, had-to-toe, in personal protective equipment before entering a client's home, while the company is screening calls more closely to help maintain a level of protection for its team.

While the extra layer gives comfort for all, the company is more than aware of the problems their clients across their region can be exposed to when it comes to plumbing issues.

Clog Dawg Plumbing offers unmatched response times, on budget, hassle-free services to any plumbing problem. These extend from leaking faucets, clogged drains, broken well pumps, overflowing toilets, and extracting tree roots from sewer pipes.

Their plumbers are experienced, certified, qualified and highly-trained to handle any plumbing issues they're confronted with.

Mr Douglass said: "Our experts care about providing customers with a truly exceptional experience. We take the time to go over a particular situation and present clients with unique solutions tailored to their specific needs.

"When they need clarity, patience and tenacity during such concerning times as COVID-19, the team at Clog Dawg Plumbing is there to serve the community 24/7."

He added: "The Clog Dawg will only perform essential work. We don't promote unnecessary work and have built our stellar reputation on honesty and efficiency, combined with our low prices."

Turning to hiring a plumber or an electrician during the times of coronavirus, Mr Douglass urged residents to ask what precautions are taken by a home-services contractor, that they are licensed and to check their reviews.

The Clog Dawg team covers areas across North Atlanta, as well as Cobb County and Marietta, and has many positive testimonials.

For more information or to book an appointment, call 404) 998-1967 or to discover more about their services click over to their website: https://theclogdawg.com/