The Possibilities of Improving Access to Healthcare Services with the Aid of Mobile Health in Uganda. An Investigation into Health Information Infrastructures and Users and non-Users Interest

Abstract

Background: The use of e-Health and m-Health, like mobile health, have been embraced by most developing countries Uganda inclusive, its applications to improve access to healthcare delivery to its people. In Uganda, the growth of information and communications technology industry has benefited the rural communities and created opportunities for new innovations, and their application into healthcare has reported positive results, especially in the areas of disease control and prevention through disease surveillance. However, most are mere proof-of-concepts, only demonstrated in use within a small context and lack sustainability.