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The aim is to analyze the governance structures and challenges in integrating digital health systems in Ghana.

March 12, 2026BMC Health Services Research2 citationsOpen Access

Digital health system integration in Ghana: a scoping review of governance arrangements, interoperability aspirations, and regulatory gaps

SNSimon NyarkoUniversity of Ghana RARoger A. AtingaUniversity of Ghana DBDennis BardoeAkenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development

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The aim is to analyze the governance structures and challenges in integrating digital health systems in Ghana.
Conducted a scoping review of existing literature
Evaluated governance arrangements and interoperability efforts
Identified regulatory gaps affecting integration
Governance execution gap identified as the main challenge
Need for rule-based governance emphasized
Findings are relevant for other countries facing similar digital health integration issues

Resumen

Ghana's digital health integration challenges reflect a governance execution gap rather than an absence of strategies or technologies. The findings highlight the need to shift from strategy-led coordination toward enforceable, rule-based governance, with broader relevance for countries seeking sustainable digital health integration.

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