Barriers and Gaps Affecting mHealth in Low and Middle Income Countries

The mHealth Alliance commissioned an in‐depth exploration of the policy barriers and research gaps facing mHealth. This White Paper, written by a team of researchers at the Center for Global Health and Economic Development at The Earth Institute, Columbia University, examines and synthesizes the existing mHealth literature to assess the current state of mHealth knowledge and identify barriers and gaps.

Why it helps with planning: Overview of mHealth challenges, barriers, and gaps in knowledge across 5 thematic health areas. Notes policy and research gaps.