Scoping global good ehealth platforms: Implications for sub-Saharan Africa

The paper reviews work performed as part of the ISAES (Interoperable eSystems for Africa Enhanced by Satellites) Study. Global empirical evidence on national and district eHealth platforms was gathered, and opportunities and challenges analysed towards designing an eHealth platform for sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The approach, method, and selection criteria for identifying and describing global good practice cases are outlined. Results are structured by five types of such platforms reflecting local needs and opportunities, and the key eHealth applications available are identified. The discussion focuses on key activity domains and their respective success factors, and the conclusions outline core implications for SSA countries when contemplating to plan for or expand eHealth interoperability platforms to facilitate and support better quality healthcare services.