Enablers, Challenges, and Lessons Learned From a Digital Health Intervention (Sehatmandi App) in Afghanistan: Qualitative Study
The Sehatmandi mHealth intervention demonstrated enhanced performance monitoring and accountability across health care facilities in Afghanistan's conflict-affected settings. However, for digital health interventions to be sustainable and scalable in low- and middle-income countries, foundational investments in digital infrastructure, continuous training and monitoring, system-level integration, and long-term funding are essential. These findings provide actionable insights for governments, implementers, and donors aiming to strengthen health systems through digital innovation in fragile settings.
Authors
- Meraj Subzlani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9462-3310)
- Saleem Sayani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3470-9475)
- Abdul Muqeet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6380-0302)
- Saira Samnani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3681-8114)
- Amna Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3674-9808)
- Farah Jabeen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4727-786X)
- Ghulamuddin Delawar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0360-4275)
Institutions
- Aga Khan University (PK)
- Aga Khan Development Network (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Internet Research
- Published
- 2025-09-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/74923
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Legal, Health, Environmental and COVID-19 Challenges
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88