Telemedicine in Africa: Applications, Opportunities, and Challenges
Simon Onsongo,
Elizabeth Kagotho
Abstract:Telemedicine is the delivery of healthcare services remotely through information and communication technology (ICT) devices. Telemedicine offers a promising solution to address unmet healthcare needs across the African continent. This review explores the current state, opportunities, and challenges of telemedicine in this context. While growth has been significant in recent decades, access remains limited in many rural and underserved regions due to numerous barriers. Despite these limitations, telemedicine ha… Show more
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