Beyond Neglect: Leveraging Technology for Effective NTD Control in Africa

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The book addresses the challenge of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) by emphasizing the transformative role of electronic health information systems (eHIS). It highlights the limitations of traditional paper-based systems and showcases Mozambique's mHealth system based on DHIS2 as a case study. Readers will learn how eHealth enhances decision-making, optimizes resource allocation, and improves disease control efforts. Offering a practical roadmap, it illustrates how technology can significantly impact the NTD sector and elevate healthcare standards in Africa.