Healthcare delivery in Cameroon is constrained by workforce shortages, weak infrastructure, and fragmented health information systems, resulting in suboptimal medical communication and service coordination. As digital connectivity expands, digital health technologies (DHTs) offer opportunities to strengthen communication and healthcare delivery; however, evidence on their utilization and impact in Cameroon remains limited.

This study aimed to identify the types of DHTs in Cameroon and to assess their influence on medical communication and healthcare delivery outcomes.

A qualitative secondary research design was employed, reviewing peer-reviewed articles, policy documents, and reports published between 2015 and 2025. Data were thematically analyzed to identify the types of DHTs in use, their effects on provider - provider and provider – patient communication, healthcare delivery outcomes, and implementation barriers.

Findings indicate that Cameroon has introduced several DHTs, including telemedicine platforms, mobile health (mHealth) applications, electronic medical records, and national health information systems such as DHIS2. These technologies show potential to improve communication, expand access to care, and enhance efficiency, particularly in underserved settings. However, most initiatives remain pilot-based, with limited empirical evidence demonstrating sustained improvements in healthcare outcomes. Key barriers include inadequate infrastructure, low digital literacy, language constraints, weak interoperability, and insufficient regulatory frameworks.

While DHTs hold significant promise for strengthening Cameroon’s health system, their impact remains uneven and under-evaluated. Strengthened investment, capacity building, policy enforcement, and rigorous outcome-focused research are required to support scalable and sustainable digital health integration.