Abstract

Scaling Up Digital Health In Conflict Countries

Highlights

  • While many developed countries forge ahead in the development and adoption of digital health technologies, the situation is very different in conflict-prone countries like Afghanistan, Somalia and Sudan

  • In Afghanistan, the coverage for facility birth delivery, antenatal care, skilled birth attendants, oral rehydration therapy and Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis vaccination is significantly lower for severe conflict provinces compared to the minimal conflict provinces

  • The mean difference in the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding under 6 months and BCG (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin) vaccination is significantly higher in severe conflict provinces compared to the minimal conflict ones

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Summary

Introduction

While many developed countries forge ahead in the development and adoption of digital health technologies, the situation is very different in conflict-prone countries like Afghanistan, Somalia and Sudan. The health indices in conflict-prone countries are relatively poor.

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