Healthcare data recovery through cloud-based solutions in Ghana: A path forward for developing countries

In the digital age, ensuring effective healthcare data recovery is essential for maintaining patient care continuity and healthcare operations. This study explores the implementation of cloud-based solutions for data recovery in Ghana's healthcare sector, assessing current practices, adoption levels, and associated challenges. A cross-sectional design was used, sampling 300 healthcare IT professionals, administrators, and government officials across five regions. Data were collected via questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results revealed that 60% of healthcare institutions had adopted cloud-based solutions, with Greater Accra (81.25%) and Ashanti (71.43%) regions showing the highest adoption rates. Teaching hospitals reported a higher adoption (88.89%) compared to district health facilities (47.62%). Participants rated the effectiveness of cloud-based solutions highly, with 41.7% considering them "highly effective." However, key challenges included inadequate infrastructure (55%), lack of trained personnel (40%), and data security concerns (30%). In conclusion, cloud-based solutions are increasingly adopted in Ghana's healthcare sector, offering significant benefits like improved data accessibility (75%) and enhanced security (60%). However, infrastructure and capacity-building efforts are needed to optimize these systems.