The birth of the HCAI App
- Jan 30
- 1 min read
Understanding the positive effects of the HCAI Surveillance Application
Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are infections that patients contract during treatment procedures at hospitals and can be detrimental to their health. HCAIs claim more lives than HIV/AIDS, cancer, or road accidents, with 1 in 17 infected patients facing a fatal outcome.
The Code for Pakistan HCAI App is the first of its kind in Pakistan's public healthcare sector.
By enabling data-driven insights and swift action, healthcare professionals can monitor, track, and respond to hospital-acquired infections in real time.
Code for Pakistan's Bushra Mustafa shares her experience on building Pakistan’s first HCAI Surveillance Applicationthe.
