Publications by authors named "Hani Eskandar"
Conclusions of the digital health hub of the Transform Africa Summit (2018): strong government leadership and public-private-partnerships are key prerequisites for sustainable scale up of digital health in Africa.
Candide Tran Ngoc Noella Bigirimana Derrick Muneene Juliet Evelyn Bataringaya Prebo Barango Hani Eskandar
BMC Proc
August 2018
Article Synopsis
- The increasing use of digital technologies in Africa aims to improve health access, driven by mobile and internet growth, but faces obstacles like poor coordination and lack of sustainable financing.
- The Digital Health Hub in Kigali gathered over 200 participants to discuss challenges and propose strategies for effective digital health implementation, focusing on leadership and financing for Non-Communicable Disease control.
- The conclusion emphasized transitioning from short-term donor-led projects to long-term, nationally owned initiatives that prioritize community needs to optimize digital health benefits and resource use.