Preliminary Comparative Analysis of Kenya’s and South Africa’s Digital Health Strategies in Relation to the WHO Global Digital Health Strategy

Abstract

Digital transformation is increasingly central to health system strengthening in LMICs. This preliminary analysis compares Kenya’s and South Africa’s digital health strategies with the WHO Global Digital Health Strategy. Both show strong alignment (Kenya 30/35 components; South Africa 29/35), with gaps in equity, data anonymization, and cross-border interoperability. Findings suggest strong political commitment and advancing governance maturity. Further work will validate results through stakeholder input and implementation evidence.