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Digital Healthcare Tools in Nigeria: Strengthening Public Health and Pandemic Preparedness - Insights from the COVID-19 Crisis
Emmanuel Ugwu Chika, BPharm, Dike Ujunwa Precious, BPharm, Ahuchaogu King-David, BPharm, Gabriel Ezenri, BPharm, Nneji Tobechukwu Okechukwu, BPharm, Christian Chidoziem, BPharm, Madubugwu Rosemary Chidera, BPharm
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This extensive review explores the transformative impact of digital healthcare tools in Nigeria's healthcare system. Authors provide great insights on vital components of digital health such as telemedicine, telepharmacy, internet resources for patients, mHealth apps, big data, blockchain and more, showcasing their potential impacts on public health in Nigeria.

The article examines healthcare access issues, delves into the regulatory framework governing telemedicine given the nation's infrastructure challenges, and provides insights into the factors influencing telemedicine adoption of healthcare providers and patients.

The review also identifies opportunities for accessibility and cost-efficiency, concrete examples of successful digital health initiatives, offering actionable insights and a roadmap for future endeavors.

Hurdles are scrutinized in digital health design and adoption while proposing actionable strategies for effective implementation. This comprehensive exploration goes beyond current achievements and challenges, envisioning a future where digital healthcare tools revolutionize Nigeria's healthcare landscape, identifying promising research avenues, and anticipates innovations that can shape the nation's healthcare for the better.

Access the article at DOI: https://doi.org/10.30953/thmt.v9.445

Rebel Patients and Caregivers Podcast – Part 1 

Inspiring patients are taking their power back creating solutions and setting new standards for what’s possible in health and outcomes. Join speakers to learn 
valuable new skills, and how to deploy them.

Speakers
Susannah Fox, Author, Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care
Sarah Bell, RN, MSN, MHA, Vice President, Product and Clinical Evaluation, Biofourmis, USA  
Matthew Sakumoto, MD, CMIO, Sutter West Bay Region, and Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF, USA

Welcome THMT Brazil Ambassador! 

Dr. Carlos Pedrotti is a board-certified cardiologist, MBA, and certified data scientist. As the Head of Telemedicine at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in São Paulo, Brazil, he oversees digital health operations serving over 2 million patients. In addition, as President of Digital Health Brazil (SDB), he brings together leading telemedicine companies to foster innovation in healthcare. “It's a privilege to join a journal that's at the forefront of telemedicine and I am eager to contribute to its success,” Carlos Pedrotti, MD.

ATA Webinar featuring THMT Brazil Regional Editor

Keeping up to date with telehealth around the globe? Catch Telehealth and Medicine Today peer reviewed journal LATAM Regional Editor Dr. Jefferson G Fernandes on American Telemedicine Association webinar presenting details on Brazil’s telehealth system, governance, and more. To understand the challenges and opportunities in this marketplace, view the webinar at:

https://www.americantelemed.org/resources/overcoming-telehealth-challenges-the-brazilian-experience/ 

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Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) open access international peer reviewed journal examines the value of telehealth and clinical automation, its use and scalable developments, clinical informatics, business process guidance, immersive patient experiences, market research, and the economic impact of digital health innovations in advancing value based care across the care continuum. Original research articles and reviews feature perspectives from multiple disciplines including medicine, technology, policy, economic, education, and social impact. Authors are encouraged to submit outcomes data to demonstrate real world cost efficiencies to enhance affordable, accessible, quality care through virtual and digital treatment modalities. 

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