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Data science and artificial intelligence for maternal, newborn and child health

Scoping review and thematic analysis

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ID15377091
AuthorsPeter Waiswa (0000-0001-8221-902X, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, corresponding author), Grieven P Otieno, Samson Yohannes Amare (0000-0002-5425-1126, Mekelle University), Bancy Ngatia (0000-0001-6111-2418, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine), Phillip Wanduru (0000-0001-5934-2505, Karolinska Institutet), Fati Kirakoya‐Samadoulougou (0000-0002-9584-6329, Université Libre de Bruxelles), Fati Kirakoya-Samadoulougou, Rornald Muhumuza Kananura (0000-0002-9915-1989, African Population and Health Research Center), Agbessi Amouzou (0000-0002-6262-3866, Johns Hopkins University), Amera Seifu (0000-0002-6833-9823, Addis Ababa University), Abiy Seifu Estifanos, Eric O Ohuma (0000-0002-3116-2593, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine)
Year2025
Volume26
Issue1
Pages314-314
Publication date2025-11-28
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-025-25430-0
PMID41316063
OpenAlexW4416784567
LanguageEN
References cited96

The limited application of data science and artificial intelligence in MNCH at the national level highlights a significant gap in Africa. Our review found that 28 studies (53.8%) were research projects compared to operational implementations integrated into routine systems to inform policy. Main barriers include inadequate infrastructure, limited data stewardship capacity, and insufficient government commitment. Opportunities exist through Africa's youthful demographics, expanding mobile technology, and latecomer advantage in digital innovation

Big data · Biostatistics · Data collection · Government (linguistics · Implementation · Public health · Stewardship (theology · Thematic analysis · Global Maternal and Child Health · ICT in Developing Communities · Mobile Health and mHealth Applications · Health Informatics

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