Using the African digital health library for cancer control: dissemination of African cancer research output
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Date
2020
Authors
Kanyengo, Christine Wamunyima
Ajuwon, Dr Grace Ada
Odeku, Latunde E
Abdrahamane, Anne
Masimba, Muziringa
Kamau, Nancy
Merande, Justin Maranga
Mwafulilwa, Celine Maluma
Lodge, Mark
Lyon, Becky
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University of Zambia
Abstract
Access to published literature on cancer in Africa is
problematic – especially locally produced cancer research
information. A digital health library, such as the one being
implemented in five African countries provides a solution.
A new innovation, the African Digital Health Library draws
support from local stakeholders, enlisting the best ideas from
both the library and information technology fields. Although
this work seems like new territory, it essentially remains a
librarian’s workspace, supported by local collaborators and
with new ideas to enable efficient access to cancer research
information.
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Cancer diseases , Health information , Cancer--Research--Zambia , Digital Libraries--Zambia