Telehealth in Africa: Challenges and Preferences for Effective Implementation

Telehealth has the potential to fix health care access problems and make care better in places with limited resources worldwide. But in Africa, it's not widely used. One reason is that we don't know enough about the best ways to make it work there. Researchers in central Uganda decided to find out what's stopping telehealth from being used more. They talked to different groups, like patients, healthcare workers, and local leaders. They wanted to understand the barriers and what people prefer. They found that training, technology, and infrastructure were big issues. Patients also wanted telehealth to be easy to use and affordable. Healthcare workers needed support and clear guidelines. Everyone agreed that telehealth could be a game-changer if these issues were addressed. The study suggests that involving everyone in the process and considering their preferences can make telehealth work better in Africa. It's a step towards making healthcare more accessible for everyone.