How Can Digital Health Technologies Contribute to Sustainable Attainment of Universal Health Coverage in Africa? A Perspective
Background: Innovative strategies such as digital health are needed to ensure attainment of the ambitious universal health coverage in Africa. However, their successful deployment on a wider scale faces several challenges on the continent. This article reviews the key benefits and challenges associa...
Main Authors: | Olushayo Olu, Derrick Muneene, Juliet Evelyn Bataringaya, Marie-Rosette Nahimana, Housseynou Ba, Yves Turgeon, Humphrey Cyprian Karamagi, Delanyo Dovlo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2019-11-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpubh.2019.00341/full |
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