What is it about?
The Coronavirus pandemic has destabilized many healthcare systems globally since the outbreak was announced. The mode of transmission of the virus has affected the traditional face-to-face mode of seeking healthcare. This study is a narrative literature review in which data was extracted from electronic databases, namely PubMed, Embase, ScienceDirect, Scopus and Google Scholar published research articles on telemedicine in Ghana.
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Why is it important?
The Coronavirus pandemic has necessitated a shift from the traditional face-to-face healthcare model to the use of technology. The government of Ghana has embraced the need to integrate telemedicine into mainstream healthcare, especially during this time of the pandemic. This process has not been without challenges. Socio-economic, lack of infrastructure and lack of education have adversely affected the large-scale implementation of telemedicine in Ghana. Public-private partnerships can play a significant role in championing the course of telemedicine in Ghana.
Perspectives
This publication showed some areas of improvement regarding telemedicine in Ghana. The government of Ghana can facilitate improved services through effective collaboration with telecommunication companies, offering tax reliefs, and providing other incentives to expand access and increase the usage of these services.
Mr Augustine Kumah
Nyaho Medical Centre
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This page is a summary of: Telemedicine in Ghana: Insight into the past and present, a narrative review of literature amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, Journal of Public Health in Africa, May 2022, PAGEPress Publications,
DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2022.2024.
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