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Qualitative findings highlighted reliance on paper-based workarounds and emphasized the interdependence of energy, connectivity, and digital infrastructure.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Solar-powered digital health systems represent a feasible and context-appropriate approach for strengthening digital health infrastructure in low-resource settings. 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