Table 1 Framework for improving digital data systems for diagnostics

Data governance and security

Establish a process of managing data to ensure that availability, usability, quality, security and privacy concerns are adequately addressed.

Infrastructure and technology

Establish a framework of existing digital systems that is interoperable and adaptable to change, and uptake of cost-effective new technologies and digital innovations. This also includes the IT infrastructure required for data systems to run.

Workforce capacity

Build and maintain a well-trained and well-resourced workforce to ensure the efficient and effective use of data systems and tools to deliver diagnostic services.

Market shaping

Invest in digital solutions with initiatives to ensure affordability and sustainability. Includes service-based and all-inclusive pricing models.

Sustainability, funding, resource mobilization

Identify new approaches to unlock funding and investments for the long-term sustainability of effective digital systems.

Knowledge exchange and sharing

Develop systems and processes to share lessons and transfer knowledge between local, regional and global stakeholders as new data systems and digital innovations are deployed.