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ArticleOxford open digital health2024

Unlocking the potentials of digital twins for optimal healthcare delivery in Africa.

Ibraheem Olasunkanmi Qoseem, Musa Ahmed, Hamzat Abdulraheem, Muhammad Olaitan Hamzah, Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed, Bonaventure Michael Ukoaka, Olalekan John Okesanya, Jerico Bautista Ogaya, Olaniyi Abideen Adigun, Aniekan Michael Ekpenyong and 1 more

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Article in Oxford open digital health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Ibraheem Olasunkanmi QoseemDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, Kwara State University, P.M.B 1530 Ilorin, 23431, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8219-0752
Musa AhmedDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, Kwara State University, P.M.B 1530 Ilorin, 23431, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8013-3244
Hamzat AbdulraheemDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, Kwara State University, P.M.B 1530 Ilorin, 23431, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1386-1796
Muhammad Olaitan HamzahDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, Kwara State University, P.M.B 1530 Ilorin, 23431, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2561-8776
Mohamed Mustaf AhmedFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Hamarjadid District, Warshadaha Street, PO Box 630, Mogadishu, Somalia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5991-4052
Bonaventure Michael UkoakaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Asokoro District Hospital, No 31, Julius Nyerere Crescent, Asokoro, Aso 900103, Abuja, Nigeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9367-2612
Olalekan John OkesanyaDepartment of Public Health and Maritime Transport, University of Thessaly, Volos, 382 21, Greece.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3809-4271
Jerico Bautista OgayaDepartment of Medical Technology, Institute of Health Sciences and Nursing, Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes Street, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008, Metro Manila, Philippines.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3595-8643
Olaniyi Abideen AdigunDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, PMB 2109, Nigeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2375-6375
Aniekan Michael EkpenyongResearch Unit, Global Health Focus Africa, 19, Area F, Pyakasa, 900107, Abuja, Nigeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3732-1572
Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno IiiDepartment of Global Health and Development, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2179-6365

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Advances in big data analysis, the Internet of Things and simulation technology have led to a surge in interest in digital twin technology, which creates virtual clones of physical entities across several industries. The technological revolution with digital twins, incorporating Internet of Things, big data analysis and simulation technologies, holds the potential for predictive insights, real-time monitoring and increased operational efficiency across the healthcare industry. This paper explores the potential of digital twins to improve healthcare delivery and health outcomes in Africa. It examines their applications in various health sectors, explores their feasibility and highlights the potential challenges associated with their implementation while proposing sustainable recommendations.

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digital healthdigital twins (DT)healthcare applicationshealth equitypersonalized medicinepredictive health tracking

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PMID40230959
PMCPMC11932413

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