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The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of digital health solutions in enhancing tuberculosis diagnosis and patient outcomes in Kibera slum hospitals.

March 14, 2026Open Access

Digital Health Solutions for Tuberculosis Diagnosis in Kibera Slum Hospitals: ALongitudinal Study in Madagascar

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ZRZavala RasolofonjatovaoUniversity of Antananarivo RARazana AndriamainarivoUniversité de Mahajanga MRMamy Daniel RakotonirinaCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Longitudinal study demonstrates increased diagnostic accuracy for tuberculosis in slum hospitals, suggesting better patient management.

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The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of digital health solutions in enhancing tuberculosis diagnosis and patient outcomes in Kibera slum hospitals.
Utilized a mixed-methods approach combining clinical data analysis and qualitative interviews.
Analyzed TB detection rates before and after implementing digital diagnostic tools.
Conducted interviews with healthcare workers to assess the impact of digital interventions.
Achieved a 15% increase in positive TB test results compared to traditional methods.
Reported a confidence interval of 90%: +7.2% to +23.8% for improvement in diagnostic accuracy.
Demonstrated improved patient management through the use of digital health solutions.

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Rasolofonjatovao et al. (2013) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fc0eb39f7826a300ca18 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18983581

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