[1]For South Africa, digital healthcare presents significant opportunities, but also highlights long-standing challenges related to connectivity, infrastructure, affordability and digital skills. South Africa’s digital health ambitionsSouth Africa has recognised digital transformation as an important part of healthcare development. The country’s National Digital Health Strategy South Africa 2019–2024 provides a framework for improving health information systems, strengthening digital platforms and increasing the use of health data to support better healthcare decisions. Building a stronger digital healthcare economySouth Africa’s digital healthcare transformation has gained momentum, but the next stage will depend on effective implementation. References and Further Reading[1] World Health Organization (WHO)Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020–2027https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116870[2] South African National Department of HealthNational Digital Health Strategy South Africa 2019–2024https://www.health.gov.za/[3] International Telecommunication Union (ITU)Facts and Figures 2025 – Measuring Digital Developmenthttps://www.itu.int/itu-d/reports/statistics/facts-figures-2025/[4] World BankDigital Development Overviewhttps://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/digitaldevelopment[5] World Health Organization (WHO)Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Healthhttps://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240029200