Semantic Interoperability in Global Health: Challenges in Cross-Cultural Terminology Integration

Abstract

This study examines the issues affecting the integration of cross-cultural medical terminologies with
particular reference to semantic interoperability within global health systems. Recent literature from the
year 2022 to 2023 was analyzed, and a conceptual model on semantic harmonization was applied to obtain
system design insights and assess it against the prior approaches. The findings sill inadequacies with
current models, as proposed strategies for multilingual terminology alignment were found lacking. This
attempt enhances the development of inclusive international standards pertaining to the informatics in
health.