Harnessing the IoTs for Transformative Public Health Service Delivery: Opportunities and Implementation Challenges

Abstract

The rapid evolution of digital health technologies has positioned the Internet of Things (IoT) as a potentially disruptive force in public health and health administration. As networks of interconnected devices capable of collecting, transmitting, and analyzing health data without human intervention, IoT systems offer unprecedented opportunities to reimagine health service delivery . Despite this potential, the integration of IoT into mainstream public health practice remains limited by significant implementation barriers that demand coordinated solutions. This editorial examines the current landscape of IoT applications in public health, synthesizes evidence of their effectiveness, and identifies critical success factors for realizing IoT's transformative potential in health administration.