The Digital Health Navigator: Building Health Literacy Skills from Basics to Mastery for Health Professionals and Communities in Sub Saharan Africa

The Digital Health Navigator

In a world where healthcare is rapidly evolving through technology, The Digital Health Navigator is your essential guide to understanding, applying, and leading digital health transformation—especially within the unique realities of Sub-Saharan Africa.

This book goes far beyond theory. It is a practical, step-by-step journey that equips health professionals, students, policymakers, and communities with the skills needed to confidently navigate digital health tools—from basic digital literacy to advanced system leadership.

Grounded in real African contexts, the book explores how digital solutions like telemedicine, mobile health (mHealth), electronic health records, and artificial intelligence can transform healthcare access, quality, and equity. It brings together real-life case studies, practical exercises, and policy insights to bridge the gap between innovation and impact.

What You Will Gain in the 300+ page

Introduction to Digital Health in Sub-Saharan Africa
Foundations of Digital Literacy
Patient Portals and Digital Rights
Telehealth Fundamentals for Health Workers
Electronic Health Records Navigation
Digital Tools for Chronic Disease Management
Data Privacy, Consent, and Cybersecurity
Leadership in Digital Health Systems Design
Artificial Intelligence and Ethics in Digital Health
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Scaling Digital Health Interventions
Gender and Equity in Digital Health
Regional Case Studies and Lessons Learned
Implementing The Digital Health Navigator Curriculum

👥 Who This Book Is For

• Health professionals (doctors, nurses, community health workers)
• Public health practitioners and researchers
• Health informatics and digital health students
• Policymakers and program managers
• NGOs and development partners
• Anyone interested in digital transformation in healthcare