Health data issues in Africa: time for digitization, standardization and harmonization.

Degoot, Abdoelnaser; Koné, Ismaël; Baichoo, Shakuntala; Ngungu, Mercy; Liku, Nzisa; Kumuthini, Judit; Nakatumba-Nabende, Joyce; Khomh, Foutse et al. · Nat Commun · 2025

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Abstract

This commentary discusses health data challenges in Africa, focusing on digitization, standardization, and harmonization as key solutions. It highlights how addressing these foundational issues can enable AI and data science to transform healthcare systems across the continent.