COMMENT: How Africa should used data and digital to protect itself.

Health is an investment in a nation’s wellbeing and a vehicle for national value creation. Healthy girls and boys go to school, healthy women and men contribute to society, live longer and lead more productive lives. Healthy people are able to save financially, vaccinate their children and do not place added strain on a country’s health infrastructure.
There is a direct benefit to investment in healthcare and unlocking economic growth.
If only it was that simple.

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