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Introducing LabXpert Fleet
Press Release
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Introducing LabXpert Fleet

LabXpert Fleet extends the power of LabXpert Automation by giving governments, vendors, and fleet owners a shared platform for equipment tracking, service management, and performance monitoring.

Ernest Okot
May 31, 2025
Introducing Automation: All in One Equipment Interfacing Solution
Press Release
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Introducing Automation: All in One Equipment Interfacing Solution

Discover MedX Automation, a free middleware that connects medical devices to healthcare systems, enhancing efficiency. Learn about its features and supported devices.

Ernest Okot
April 28, 2024
MedX Shares Lab Digitisation Best Practices at ASLM 2023
Conferences
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MedX Shares Lab Digitisation Best Practices at ASLM 2023

At the ASLM 2023 Cepheid Breakfast Symposium, MedX presented practical lessons from digitising hundreds of labs across Africa—highlighting what works and what doesn’t when implementing end-to-end lab digitisation.

MedX International
December 5, 2023
Who Owns Your Health Data? Part 2: The Control Conundrum
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Who Owns Your Health Data? Part 2: The Control Conundrum

Exploring the challenges of data ownership in a hypothetical future where patients have comprehensive access to their medical history.

Ernest Okot
November 29, 2023
Who Owns Your Health Data? Part 1: The Data Disconnect
Insights
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Who Owns Your Health Data? Part 1: The Data Disconnect

Exploring the challenges of fragmented health data and the vision for a patient-centric healthcare system where individuals have complete access to their medical records.

Ernest Okot
November 15, 2023
The Elusive Quest for a Unique Patient Identifier: A Blockchain Perspective
Insights
4 min read

The Elusive Quest for a Unique Patient Identifier: A Blockchain Perspective

Explore the potential of blockchain technology in unique patient identification to empower patients, ensure privacy, and build a digital health backbone

Ernest Okot
July 22, 2023
Democratizing Healthcare Accessibility Through Integrated Digitisation
Insights
3 min read

Democratizing Healthcare Accessibility Through Integrated Digitisation

Learn about the importance of healthcare accessibility, how digitization enhances it, and get a glimpse of MedX's current innovations and future plans

Ernest Okot
July 20, 2023
Understanding GeneXpert Module Utilization in Public Health Program Management
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Understanding GeneXpert Module Utilization in Public Health Program Management

A crucial factor in maximizing the value of this tool lies in understanding and optimizing GeneXpert module utilization. Discover the different types of utilization indicators

Ernest Okot
June 30, 2023
What to Consider When Building Your LIMS Requirements
LIMS
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What to Consider When Building Your LIMS Requirements

Discover key factors to consider when building LIMS requirements for your laboratory. Choose the right solution with MedX LIMS for optimized diagnostic processes.

Ernest Okot
May 29, 2023
MedX Showcases Lab Connectivity Innovations at ECSAHC TB Steering Committee in Addis Ababa
Conferences
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MedX Showcases Lab Connectivity Innovations at ECSAHC TB Steering Committee in Addis Ababa

MedX participated in the 8th ECSAHC TB Laboratory Strengthening Steering Committee Meeting in Addis Ababa, presenting innovations in lab digitisation, connectivity, and microscopy.

MedX International
September 12, 2022
Automating PCR Interpretation with MedX LIMS
Insights
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Automating PCR Interpretation with MedX LIMS

Explore how MedX LIMS is revolutionizing PCR result interpretation with its digital PCR worksheet. Learn how this innovative tool automates the computation process, enhances diagnostic accuracy, and streamlines lab operations, marking a new era in diagnostic testing.

Ernest Okot
December 23, 2020
MedX Selected for The 97Fund: COVID-19 Relief Fund
Press Release
3 min read

MedX Selected for The 97Fund: COVID-19 Relief Fund

MedX International has been selected as one of five companies to receive funding and support under The 97 COVID-19 Relief Fund, aimed at strengthening pandemic response through digital innovation.

MedX International
September 1, 2020
Supporting Uganda’s First Border-Based COVID-19 Lab: Our Work at Mutukula
COVID-19
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Supporting Uganda’s First Border-Based COVID-19 Lab: Our Work at Mutukula

MedX supports the ongoing operation of the Mutukula Port Health Laboratory — Uganda’s first border-based COVID-19 testing site — enabling rapid GeneXpert testing and digital lab infrastructure at a critical point of entry.

MedX International
July 1, 2020
From Butabika to Mutukula: How One Visit Sparked a TB and COVID-19 Testing Revolution
Impact Story
2 min read

From Butabika to Mutukula: How One Visit Sparked a TB and COVID-19 Testing Revolution

A casual visit to a lab in Butabika sparked a digital breakthrough that’s now transforming how test results for TB and COVID-19 are delivered across Uganda.

Ernest Okot
May 20, 2020

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