WHO warns poor health data systems could delay lifesaving interventions across Africa
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 10 – More than half of African countries assessed by the World Health Organization (WHO) are failing to adequately record deaths, raising concerns that preventable health risks could go undetected and delay interventions that could save lives.
A new WHO report has revealed significant weaknesses in health information systems across the continent, with only 19 of the 40 countries assessed reporting that at least 80 per cent of deaths were notified to authorities.
The assessment also found that only 21 countries recorded the cause of death for at least 80 per cent of registered deaths, limiting the ability of health authorities to identify patterns of preventable mortality and address gaps in healthcare delivery.
