Cost Benefit Analysis of Satellite-Enhanced Telemedicine and eHealth Services in Sub-Saharan Africa
Nov 3, 2008
The European Space Agency (“ESA”) commissioned PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) to undertake an independent analysis of the costs and benefits for investment in satellite-enhanced telemedicine and eHealth services to support public health policy objectives in sub-Saharan Africa. The overarching aim of this study has been to demonstrate the illustrative additional economic benefits of using satellite technology to extend the reach of telemedicine and eHealth services to the rural and most isolated areas of sub-Saharan Africa.