Abstract
This paper discusses how high costs of mobile/wireless technologies impede the successful adoption and diffusion of eHealth services in developing countries with Africa as a focus. It therefore highlights the need for low-cost versions in order to expand and deepen the benefits of eHealth services to populations in Africa.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | IET Seminar Digest |
| Volume | 2008 |
| Edition | 12213 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| Event | 5th IET International Seminar on Appropriate Healthcare Technologies for Developing Countries, AHT 2008 - London, United Kingdom Duration: 21 May 2008 → 22 May 2008 |
Conference
| Conference | 5th IET International Seminar on Appropriate Healthcare Technologies for Developing Countries, AHT 2008 |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 21/05/08 → 22/05/08 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Keywords
- Africa
- Digital World Forum
- EHealth
- Financial barrier
- Low-cost mobile/wireless technologies
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