From disease specific to universal health coverage in Lesotho: successes and challenges encountered in Lesotho’s digital health journey

Abstract In Lesotho, the Ministry of Health and key donors have made significant advancements to develop digital health solutions specific to HIV services including an eRegister which is interoperable with the health management information system, pharmacy services and the laboratory information sys...

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Published in:	Oxford open digital health Vol. 2
Main Authors:	Maoeng, Monaheng, Bruce, Kerry, Motebang, Maletsatsi, Chen, Carolyn Wetzel, Lecher, Shirley, Gadisa, Tsigereda, Saito, Suzue, Ntsaba, Mantebaleng
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	01-01-2024
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Summary:	Abstract In Lesotho, the Ministry of Health and key donors have made significant advancements to develop digital health solutions specific to HIV services including an eRegister which is interoperable with the health management information system, pharmacy services and the laboratory information system. New investments from the Millennium Challenge Corporation will expand digital health services to all reported communicable and non-communicable disease areas at health facilities throughout the country. This paper explores how digital health interventions designed to support comprehensive HIV care can be leveraged to provide universal digital health coverage. Specifically, three priority areas will be addressed: (i) governance, security, and system architecture (ii) power, connectivity, and equipment (iii) human resources and change management.
ISSN:	2754-4591 2754-4591
DOI:	10.1093/oodh/oqae021