How Can Digital Health Technologies Contribute to Sustainable Attainment of Universal Health Coverage in Africa? A Perspective

• Main Authors: Olushayo Olu (Author), Derrick Muneene (Author), Juliet Evelyn Bataringaya (Author), Marie-Rosette Nahimana (Author), Housseynou Ba (Author), Yves Turgeon (Author), Humphrey Cyprian Karamagi (Author), Delanyo Dovlo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2019-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...