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Title

Opportunities and Challenges of Electronic Health in Developing Countries: The Case of Lesotho.

Authors

Chilunjika, Sharon R. T.; Chilunjika, Alouis; Tsoeu-Ntokoane, Seroala

Abstract

The public health system in Lesotho continues to face considerable challenges in providing quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare. E-health technologies are proving to be a game-changing force in health provision in Lesotho. Nonetheless, there are some barriers to adopting and operationalising e-health technologies in Lesotho's public health sector. In the light of this, this study explored the prospects and challenges underpinning e-health adoption and implementation in Lesotho. The paper, being qualitative, relied on the extensive review of purposively selected literature from journal articles, books, newspapers, and government publications. The collected data were analysed, using the thematic analysis technique. The paper established that, when properly implemented, e-health can improve health care delivery, data collection, health education, and promotion and enhance the overall effectiveness and efficacy of Lesotho's public health sector. The paper proffered some recommendations to strengthen the adoption of e-health in Lesotho.

Subjects

LESOTHO; DIGITAL health; PUBLIC health

Publication

African Journal of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (AJIE), 2024, Vol 3, Issue 3, p361

ISSN

2753-3131

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.31920/2753-314X/2024/v3n3a16