The digital revolution in healthcare is gaining momentum across Africa. In this episode of the Africa Public Health Podcast, Jean Philbert Nsegimana, Chief Digital Advisor at Africa CDC, explores how digital health innovations are reshaping healthcare delivery, from mobile health solutions to AI applications. This episode focuses on how these advancements can improve healthcare access, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of care across the continent.
Why This Matters
- There are significant Healthcare Challenges in Africa such as limited access to healthcare services, shortage of skilled healthcare professionals and gaps in healthcare infrastructure.
- Digital health offers a unique opportunity to overcome these challenges and technologies like mobile health (mHealth), telemedicine, and AI improve healthcare reach and efficiency.
- Digital skills development to empower healthcare professionals and create a sustainable, equitable healthcare system across Africa.
- Collaboration between governments, healthcare providers, and the private sector is crucial.
