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    Paucity of health data in Africa: an obstacle to digital health implementation and evidence-based practice
    (Public Health Reviews, 2023-08-29) Musa, S.M; Haruna, U.A; Manirambona, E; Eshun, G; Ahmad, D.M; Dada, D.A.; Gololo, A.A; Musa, S.S; Abdulkadir, A.K; Lucero-Prisno III, D.E
    Among the numerous challenges that Africa faces in improving its healthcare systems, the paucity of health data stands out as paramount. This study aims to examine the challenges related to the paucity of health data in Africa and its impact on the implementation of digital health and evidence-based practice. The findings of the study reveal that health data availability in Africa is both limited and frequently of poor quality. Several factors contribute to this concerning situation, encompassing inadequate infrastructure, a shortage of resources, and cultural barriers. Furthermore, the available data, despite its limitations, is often underutilized due to a lack of capacity and expertise in data analysis and interpretation.