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3 | ## Zambian Ministry of Health Preliminary Digital Health Strategy 2022-26 Summary |
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5 | The Zambian Ministry of Health (MoH) has developed a Preliminary Digital Health Strategy 2022-26, which outlines the country's vision for using digital technologies to improve healthcare delivery. The strategy is based on the following four pillars: |
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7 | * **Connected care:** To provide seamless and integrated care across all levels of the healthcare system, from primary care to tertiary care. |
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8 | * **Empowered patients:** To give patients access to their health information and resources, and to enable them to play an active role in their own care. |
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9 | * **Intelligent healthcare:** To use data and analytics to improve decision-making and service delivery. |
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10 | * **Innovation ecosystem:** To foster an environment that supports the development and adoption of new digital health solutions. |
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12 | The strategy identifies a number of key priorities for the next four years, including: |
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14 | * Expanding access to digital health services, particularly in rural and underserved areas. |
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15 | * Developing and implementing eHealth standards and guidelines. |
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16 | * Strengthening the capacity of the healthcare workforce to use digital technologies. |
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17 | * Promoting the development and adoption of innovative digital health solutions. |
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19 | The strategy also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the government, the private sector, and civil society in order to achieve its goals. |