Technology Presents ‘Big Opportunity’ For Universal Health Coverage In Africa, Regional WHO Director Says

Thomson Reuters Foundation: Technology can accelerate universal health care in Africa — WHO
“Integrating technology into Africa’s health care systems is key to opening them up faster to the poorest and most vulnerable people, the World Health Organization’s Africa director said. Using more technology presents a ‘big opportunity’ for rolling out universal health coverage in the region, Dr. Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti told the Thomson Reuters Foundation ahead of the first WHO Africa Health Forum this week in Rwanda…” (Lazareva, 6/27).

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