Exploring mHealth in Nigerian Healthcare
A research study by scholars affiliated with SAGE Open Medicine delves into healthcare workers’ perceptions of mHealth technologies in Lagos, Nigeria. The study highlights the transformative potential of mHealth in streamlining communication and improving efficiency, particularly in disease surveillance, through real-time data collection and sharing. Source.
Challenges to Overcome for mHealth Success
Despite its potential, mHealth adoption faces obstacles in Nigeria due to limited infrastructure and inadequate training for healthcare workers. The study highlights concerns about unreliable internet and electricity, insufficient training, and privacy issues, calling for investment and collaboration to overcome these barriers. Can mHealth technology truly revolutionise healthcare in Nigeria with the right support? What do you think are the biggest challenges and opportunities for mHealth implementation in resource-constrained settings like Nigeria?
