The use of technology has been ubiquitous in efforts to combat the ongoing public health crisis due to emergence and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. African countries have made tremendous use of technology to disseminate information, counter the spread of COVID-19, and develop cutting-edge techniques to help with diagnosis, treatment and management of patients. The nature and outcomes of these efforts sometimes differ in Africa compared to other areas of the world due to its unique challenges and opportunities. Several countries have developed innovative technology-driven solutions to cater to a diverse population with varying access to technology. Much of the efforts are also earmarked by a flexible approach to problem solving, local tech entrepreneurship, and swift adoption of cutting-edge technology.
翻译:由于SARS-COV-2病毒的出现和蔓延,在努力消除目前公共卫生危机方面,技术的使用是司空见惯的;非洲国家大量利用技术传播信息,遏制COVID-19的传播,开发尖端技术帮助诊断、治疗和管理病人;由于非洲的挑战和机遇独特,这些努力的性质和结果有时与世界其他地区不同;一些国家制定了创新的技术驱动解决方案,以满足不同人口的不同需要,他们获取技术的机会也各不相同;许多努力也通过灵活解决问题的办法、当地技术创业和迅速采用尖端技术而得到指定。