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article · BMJ Health & Care Informatics

Adoption, barriers and opportunities of interoperability and eHealth standards in Africa: a scoping review

2026Open accessMakerere University

Abstract

To build resilient digital health systems, African countries must strengthen governance, invest in infrastructure and develop technical expertise. Future work should assess how interoperability influences clinical care and explore regional readiness for cross-border data exchange.

Research topics

  • Healthcare Technology and Patient Monitoring
  • Electronic Health Records Systems
  • Global Health and Surgery

Sustainable Development Goals

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjhci-2025-101678

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