Experts warn African health data collection outpaces its practical use
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Specialists at the Africa Health Data Conference addressed the growing disparity between health data collection and its actual application. They noted that the volume of information gathered across the continent is increasing. However, this data is not being translated into policy changes. It is also not resulting in improvements for patient care.
At the Africa Health Data Conference, specialists highlighted a widening gap between the volume of health information gathered across the continent and its translation into policy and patient‑care improvements.