Digital Transformations for Health Lab

Are you interested in how the #digitaltransformation will leverage technologies to achieve health for all by 2030? Become a Regional Youth Champion with the DTH-Lab to shape digital-first health systems that deliver equitable health benefits for all! Check out https://lnkd.in/de9P6-xB for more!

Watch this video of Caroline Knop, current RYC for Europe, as she shares her most valuable experience as a Regional Youth Champion, offering a glimpse into the unique opportunities this role provides. Get inspired to create action. Learn more about the role here: https://lnkd.in/de9P6-xB

Call for applications is open! Over the next month the DTH-Lab welcomes young people to apply to join the next cohort of Regional Youth Champions. Learn more about the role here: https://lnkd.in/de9P6-xB and meet the current Champions here: https://lnkd.in/dRfwqpX6

📢Calling all #youth with a passion for #digital transformations for #health. 🌍Today the DTH-Lab launched its annual call for Regional Youth Champions! What do Champions do? They build networks and partnerships with youth led organisations, they amplify the voice of youth at the regional level and co-create solutions for desired digital first health systems and strong global health governance. ⭐️Join our new cohort of Regional Youth Champions ⭐️ Deadline to apply 18 August 2024! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/de9P6-xB

We just hosted a regional workshop on designing digital-first health systems at the IPSF - International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation African Pharmaceutical Symposium in Freetown, Sierra Leone, led by our Regional Youth Champion for Sub-Saharan Africa, Lydia Jummai Gara. 50 young pharmaceutical students from across Africa joined us, sharing their innovative ideas and visions for the future of digital health systems. They took on the roles of various stakeholders, exploring how to build these systems using a human rights-based approach. The findings from this workshop will be incorporated into our next steps in building the blueprint for digital-first health systems. A huge thank you to all the participants for their active engagement and to IPSF - International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation and IPSF African Regional Office (IPSF AfRO) for their warm welcome. We look forward to future discussions with more young leaders as we continue on this path toward building inclusive, innovative, and advanced digital health systems tailored to their needs!

🌐 Established by the United Nations, World Population Day raises awareness of global population issues and their impact on development and sustainability. Inclusive data collection is crucial for understanding these issues, tailoring solutions, and driving progress. At DTH-Lab, we champion data solidarity and inclusive practices that empower every voice. From ethical data governance to driving innovation and ensuring data equity, let's ensure no one is left behind. Together, let's harness the power of data for a healthier, more inclusive future!

A huge thank you to the Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS) organizers for their invaluable support at our two events last week. Thank you to our consortium partner, PharmAccess , for convening local stakeholders to support the implementation of digital transformations for health that improve the health and well-being of young people. And finally, thank you to our session collaborator, Transform Health, in providing insights and joint capacity to ensure the success of our panel discussion. We are grateful to all our panelists, speakers, moderators and facilitators for creating such an impactful experience. A special thanks to our participants for their continuous engagement and enthusiasm throughout the event. See you at ADHS 2025! Njide Ndili Carlos Yerena Nnenna Nwakanma Nkiru Ukor Tomiwa Akinsanya Lydia Jummai Gara Enow A. G Stevens, MD, MPH DAMILOLA ILUYOMADE Olusola Aremu Deborah Ojo

Digital Transformations for Health Lab and PharmAccess in the news! Our recent participation at Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS) was captured by the Sun Nigeria in one of their latest articles. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dSUncg79

The image and online article captured it all. 🎯 No #UHC without leveraging digital technology 🎯 Digital technologies must be Simple, Scalable and Sustainable (3S) 🎯 interoperability standards are critical to aggregate fragmented and siloed innovations with data governance structures to enhance solidarity 🎯 The youth should have a seat at the health system design table. They are growing up in a digital world, fast adopters of mobile and digital technology yet often left out of the traditional healthcare system. Their ideas can help fasttrack #UHC 🎯 There should be a deliberate effort by Government and stakeholders to address the enablers of digital transformation including electricity, digital literacy, access to data and internet connectivity. 🎯 Collaboration is key! No need to reinvent the wheel but scale and extend innovations that work. I was extremely impressed with the Honorable Minister for State for Health Dr. Tunji Alausa plans to digitize the healthcare system for efficiency and transparency. Equally impressive was the presentation by the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority of Ghana, Prof Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah who has successfully provided the backbone for the integration of all social services in Ghana around the Ghana Identity card, a system worth examining. The Honorable Commissioner of Health Lagos State Prof. Akin Abayomi presented the Lagos “SHIP” which has now commenced implementation to digitize and create a platform for the health system in Lagos State. A project with Interswitch Group eClat and a few other organizations. PharmAccess is proud to be a co-convener of the Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS) with Niyi Osamiluyi and we are looking forward to implementing next steps to advance the health system and #UHC. Digital Transformations for Health Lab PharmAccess Aferdita Bytyqi Ilona Kickbusch Rohinton Medhora Louise Holly Tomiwa Akinsanya Ademola Ade-Serrano

The DTH-Lab was pleased to be actively involved in the Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS) 2024, held in Lagos, Nigeria. We highlighted our work on data governance and emphasized the importance of involving youth in the digital transformation of health systems. The summit brought together key players from the health sector to share knowledge and experiences in digital health across Africa. Read more about our involvement at ADHS 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/dzsAsngm