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Research Report: Digital Health and Rights in Ghana, Vietnam and Kenya: Inception Paper 

Nomtika Mjwana, Tara Imalingat, Irene Kpodo, Trang Pham

The inception paper explores the role of digital health in Ghana, Vietnam, and Kenya, addressing the opportunities and challenges posed by digital transformation in health care. It highlights key factors such as governance, policies, infrastructure, and human rights considerations for each country’s unique context.

Key insights include:

– Structural inequalities and socio-economic disparities hinder access to digital health in the Global South.

– Ghana’s digital health policies show potential but face challenges in infrastructure and trust among marginalised groups.

– Vietnam’s rapid adoption of digital technologies contrasts with limited integration into local health systems and reliance on foreign funding.

– Kenya’s innovative digital health solutions, like M-PESA and telemedicine, are offset by rural-urban disparities in access.

– Gender and privacy issues remain critical across all three countries, particularly for marginalised communities.

This multi-country analysis underscores the need for inclusive, locally relevant digital health strategies that prioritize equity, trust, and human rights. By addressing systemic gaps, these countries can leverage digital technologies to create transformative, patient-centered health systems.

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