A Conceptual Model for Hybrid Telemedicine Deployment in Faith-Based Health Programs Across Sub-Saharan Africa

Authors

  • Leesi Saturday Komi  Independent Researcher, Berlin, Germany
  • Ernest Chinonso Chianumba  Data Analyst, Dozie & Dozie’s Pharmaceuticals Limited, Nigeria
  • Adelaide Yeboah Forkuo  Independent Researcher, USA
  • Damilola Osamika  Department of Environmental Health, Margaret Mosunmola College of Health Science and Technology, Nigeria
  • Ashiata Yetunde Mustapha  Kwara State Ministry of Health, Nigeria

Keywords:

Hybrid Telemedicine, Faith-Based Health Programs, Sub-Saharan Africa, Digital Health, Conceptual Model, Healthcare Access, Community Health Workers, Teleconsultation, Digital Infrastructure, Health System Integration.

Abstract

Access to quality healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa remains a significant challenge, particularly in rural and low-resource settings. Faith-based organizations (FBOs) have long played a pivotal role in delivering healthcare services across the region, often operating in areas underserved by public health systems. With the rise of digital health innovations, hybrid telemedicine—an integration of synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous (store-and-forward) modalities—presents a promising approach to strengthen the healthcare capacity of faith-based programs. This paper presents a conceptual model for deploying hybrid telemedicine in faith-based health programs across Sub-Saharan Africa, grounded in systems thinking and community-centered design. The proposed model integrates key components such as teleconsultation, electronic health records, mobile diagnostics, digital referral systems, and remote training for health workers. It leverages existing FBO infrastructure and community trust to ensure acceptability, accessibility, and sustainability. Core enablers include solar-powered digital tools, community health workers as digital intermediaries, and partnerships with national health systems to facilitate interoperability and policy alignment. The model is informed by a systematic review of existing telemedicine initiatives in the region and qualitative insights from practitioners within FBO networks. Findings highlight that while pilot telemedicine programs have demonstrated potential, scale-up remains limited due to fragmented governance, digital literacy gaps, and infrastructure constraints. However, FBOs provide a unique opportunity to anchor such innovations in socially accepted and ethically guided frameworks. This conceptual model underscores the importance of integrating local values, trust-based relationships, and adaptive technologies to enhance healthcare delivery. By aligning telemedicine innovation with the spiritual, cultural, and operational context of faith-based healthcare delivery, the model advances a scalable, inclusive framework for digital health transformation in Africa. Future research should focus on piloting and evaluating the model in diverse faith-based settings to assess feasibility, impact, and scalability.

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Leesi Saturday Komi, Ernest Chinonso Chianumba, Adelaide Yeboah Forkuo, Damilola Osamika, Ashiata Yetunde Mustapha, " A Conceptual Model for Hybrid Telemedicine Deployment in Faith-Based Health Programs Across Sub-Saharan Africa" International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology(IJSRCSEIT), ISSN : 2456-3307, Volume 9, Issue 4, pp.591-613, July-August-2023.