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Rural Healthcare Delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa: An ICT-Driven Approach

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  • Nasir Faruk

    (University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria)

  • N.T. Surajudeen-Bakinde

    (University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria)

  • Abubakar Abdulkarim

    (University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria)

  • Abdulkarim Ayopo Oloyede

    (University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria)

  • Lukman Olawoyin

    (University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria)

  • Olayiwola W. Bello

    (University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria)

  • Segun I. Popoola

    (Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria)

  • Thierry O.C. Edoh

    (Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany)

Abstract

Access to quality healthcare is a major problem in Sub-Saharan Africa with a doctor-to-patient ratio as high as 1:50,000, which is far above the recommended ratio by the World Health Organization (WHO) which is 1:600. This has been aggravated by the lack of access to critical infrastructures such as the health care facilities, roads, electricity, and many other factors. Even if these infrastructures are provided, the number of medical practitioners to cater for the growing population of these countries is not sufficient. In this article, how information and communication technology (ICT) can be used to drive a sustainable health care delivery system through the introduction and promotion of Virtual Clinics and various health information systems such as mobile health and electronic health record systems into the healthcare industry in Sub-Saharan Africa is presented. Furthermore, the article suggests ways of attaining successful implementation of telemedicine applications /services and remote health care facilities in Africa.

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  • Nasir Faruk & N.T. Surajudeen-Bakinde & Abubakar Abdulkarim & Abdulkarim Ayopo Oloyede & Lukman Olawoyin & Olayiwola W. Bello & Segun I. Popoola & Thierry O.C. Edoh, 2020. "Rural Healthcare Delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa: An ICT-Driven Approach," International Journal of Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics (IJHISI), IGI Global, vol. 15(3), pages 1-21, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jhisi0:v:15:y:2020:i:3:p:1-21
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    1. Owusu-Agyei, Samuel & Okafor, Godwin & Chijoke-Mgbame, Aruoriwo Marian & Ohalehi, Paschal & Hasan, Fakhrul, 2020. "Internet adoption and financial development in sub-Saharan Africa," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 161(C).

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