WHO: Africa's health data systems have serious gaps
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The WHO says gaps in Africa's health information systems make it harder to spot threats and plan care, though 43 of 47 member states use digital reporting platforms.
At a health data forum in Nairobi, the World Health Organization said that health information systems across Africa have serious gaps that make it harder to detect health threats and plan services. According to the findings presented, 43 of the WHO's 47 African member states have adopted digital platforms for routine health reporting. Officials at the forum also discussed how digital technology and artificial intelligence could strengthen health care systems on the continent. The report is summarised from a news roundup of 11 November 2026.
