ReviewFrontiers in public health2026
Digitalisation of medicine in LMICs (sub-Saharan Africa): enablers, barriers, and funding strategies for sustainable health systems.
Review in Frontiers in public health, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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Abstract
For the vast majority of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), universal health coverage is very difficult to achieve for a variety of reasons. Digitalisation of healthcare is promoted as a way to expand access and strengthen health systems, yet in many LMICs, including those in sub-Saharan Africa, digital initiatives remain fragmented, poorly coordinated, and underfunded. This article explores how digital health technologies can support outbreak preparedness, routine service delivery, and data-driven decision-making, and outlines the ethical, legal, social, and financial considerations that shape their sustainable adoption. Using real-world examples such as digital tools for infectious disease surveillance, biobanking and data governance models, and national digital health strategies, it highlights both the potential of digitalisation and the risk of widening inequities when infrastructure, regulation, and local ownership are weak. The article argues that digital health investments must align with country priorities, be embedded in robust governance frameworks, and be supported by long-term financing that balances public, private, and donor contributions to enable more coordinated and equitable implementation in LMICs.
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