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AI deployment in African health systems, data sovereignty, regulatory innovation — 9 articles from 23 global contributors.
AI for primary care in Africa
How machine learning supports community health workers — evidence from Rwanda & Kenya. L. Mutesi et al.
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vol.14 no.1 · winter 2026
Digital transitions & primary care
edited by Elena Okonkwo & Marcus Chen
23 authors from 14 countries examine how AI, data governance, and community health intersect. With original field research from Rwanda, Kenya, and Senegal.
articles
- AI for primary care in Africa – L. Mutesi et al.
- Data trusts and community health – S. Ramaphosa
- Regulatory sandboxes – K. Tanaka
- Frontier AI in rural clinics – A. Diallo
contributors
L. Mutesi (Rwanda), S. Ramaphosa (South Africa), K. Tanaka (Japan), A. Diallo (Senegal), and 18 others.
winter 2026 · open access
AI for primary care in Africa
12 January 2026
Primary care systems in sub‑Saharan Africa face severe workforce shortages. Digital tools promise to extend reach, but evidence on real‑world impact remains limited. Our mixed‑methods study …
We collaborated with the ministries of health and two technology providers. The intervention included tablet‑based symptom checkers and nurse decision support …
Ethical approval was obtained from national review boards. No patient‑level data left the clinic servers …
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