Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS)

Throwback to Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS) Beautiful faces! Great Minds! Abimbola Ayeni Halimat Omowumi Olaniyan Olaniyan Oluwakemi DAMILOLA ILUYOMADE

https://lnkd.in/dREdkVd5 The Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS) serves as a crucial platform where innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, regulators, policymakers, and development partners converge to exchange knowledge and experiences in the realm of digital health across Africa. In its recently concluded fourth edition, the summit focused on advocating for transformative changes within health systems across the continent. There were discussions around identifying common healthcare problems such as poor access to care, out of pocket payments, migration of healthcare workers, weak wealth information systems, and lack of accountability. The ADHS provided a platform to discuss these challenges comprehensively, aiming to foster innovative solutions through digital health technologies and collaborative efforts among stakeholders. Dr Niyi Osamiluyi, the convener of the summit, set the stage for meaningful conversations among participants in his opening remark. The keynote speaker, Prof. Ken Agyeman Attafuah emphasized the critical need for robust data gathering and utilization in improving healthcare services. During the fireside chat with Dr. Tunji Alausa the Honourable Minister of State for Health, he highlighted the efforts and initiatives undertaken by the Nigerian government to tackle healthcare challenges through digital technology. Technology provides opportunities to leapfrog issues characterizing the African healthcare landscape.

The 4th Digital Health Summit convened on June 27th and 28th, 2024, proved to be a landmark event in healthcare innovation and technology. Hosted amidst the backdrop of cutting-edge advancements and global challenges, the summit showcased a dynamic array of activities to shape the future of digital health. The theme was Digital Transformation of Health Systems: What, Why, and How The summit left a lasting impact by bridging the gap between innovation and practical application in digital health. Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, exhibitions, and workshops, it empowered attendees to harness the full potential of digital technologies to transform healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes worldwide. On behalf of the organizing committee, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors, partners, stakeholders, and committee members for their invaluable contributions and unwavering support that made this year's edition a success. Data.FI Project Palladium: Make It Possible eHealth Africa International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth Jhpiego Helium Health Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. PharmAccess SCIDaR - Solina Centre for International Development and Research SFH ACCESS Society for Family Health Nigeria #ADHS2024

The Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS) 2024 drew to a close on Friday, and as a track partner Data.FI hosted a panel session focused on four key elements of #digitalhealth: policy, governance, interoperability, and standards. The panelists emphasized that robust digital health policies are essential for ensuring privacy, security, and the ethical use of health data. During the discussion, they explored governance structures within the #USAID space that guide the conceptualization, design, and implementation of digital health services. Rigorous #datagovernance practices protect patient information through encryption, access controls, and audit trails, ensuring confidentiality. This corroborates what we heard from the #Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who spoke about the Lagos State Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP) and efforts by the State government to ensure better privacy and protection for patients' information and "reversing medical tourism in Nigeria." Data.FI's session also delved into the #interoperability layers of digital solutions and highlighted data exchanges between #LAMISPlus and the National OVC Management Information System (#NOMIS), National Data Repository (NDR), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and District Health Information System Version 2 (#DHIS2). That these systems share information enhances data availability and provides decision makers with real-time insights for program planning and clinical outcomes assessment. Panelists also explored the potential of incorporating #artificialintelligence (AI), #machinelearning, and #blockchain. The session outlined the advantages and disadvantages of applying these technologies to digital health – for example AI aids diagnostics, predictive analytics, and personalized care, while blockchain ensures secure, tamper-proof health records. Many thanks to each of the excellent panelists: Ikechukwuka Abah (moderator, Data.FI) Chukwuka Nwadike (USAID) Oyindamola Alimi (HEALTH SYSTEMS CONSULT LIMITED (HSCL)) Nonye Nwanya (Data.FI) Emeka Madubuko (Georgetown Global Health Nigeria) And Chukwuemeka Okolo (ECEWS). The two-day #ADHS2024 was remarkable, and we are honored to have served as a major partner for the summit. The project was recognized for its role with a plaque presented on behalf of the organizers by Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Abayomi, to Data.FI/Nigeria Country Director, Otse Ogorry. We are profoundly grateful to Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS), our partners, and USAID for their commitment to supporting the Data.FI Project. We will continue to invest and provide guidance in implementing unique and sustainable digital health solutions.

We Just concluded an incredible two days at the Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS), centered on "Digital Transformation of Health Systems: What, Why, and How?" The summit provided valuable insights into digital health, governance, and health management information systems. Our team at Options Consultancy Services is excited to leverage our expertise in these areas to drive impactful solutions across Africa. Connecting with many expert LinkedIn friends in person was truly a highlight! Engaging in meaningful conversations about potential partnerships in health data governance and accountability reaffirmed our commitment to transforming healthcare systems. Thank you to all the speakers, organizers (Niyi Osamiluyi, Emmanuel ATUMA, and others) and attendees for making this event successful. We’re looking forward to translating these discussions into actionable strategies. #ADHS2024 #DigitalHealth #Innovation #AfricaDigitalHealth #HealthSystems #OptionsConsultancy #OptionsInHealth

♻️Learning and connecting with thought leaders at the Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS) was a profoundly inspiring experience for me. 🔅Hearing from Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health on the National EMR and the current issues faced at the front end especially at the PHCs is quite stimulating. 🔅Another memorable session is having the Lagos State Commissioner for Health,Prof. Akin Abayomi who spoke extensively on the Lagos state’s Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP) for healthcare digitization and highlighted Nigeria's significant strides in digital health. 🔅In all these robust discussions, I made an informed conclusion that our collective focus on building interoperable systems, fostering public-private partnerships, and embracing digital technologies signals a transformative future for our healthcare sector in Nigeria. ♻️Equally exciting was connecting with young professionals making waves in their respective fields. Their energy, innovation, and dedication are truly commendable and fill me with optimism for the future. 💢Looking forward to witnessing more advanced results and collaboration with these passionate Young People making a positive change in the digital health space. See you all at the top! Elizabeth Talatu Williams Tomiwa Akinsanya Halimat Omowumi Olaniyan Eniola Edun-Ogunlana Oluwaseun Osanyinro Eniola Olawuni Idayat Hammed Ridwan Olasunkanmi Olaniyan Oluwakemi Olajoke Akinyemi DAMILOLA ILUYOMADE Olúwábúnmi Oyetunji Omowaare Francisca Yvonne Ekoh Victory Oluwatunmise Boluwatife Oyewumi #digitalhealth #ADHS2024 #healthinnovation #publicprivatepartnerships #healthcaretransformation #networking #youngpeople

Key stakeholders such as the Minister of State for Health (Nigeria) and the Commissioner for Health, Lagos State were present at the Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS) 📍 On Day 1, the Minister of State for Health Dr. Tunji Alausa talked about the National EMR and fostering a well-regulated digital health system in Nigeria. This provides a huge market at local and national levels, with the sizable number of Primary Health Centre (PHCs) across Nigeria. The willingness of the government to adopt digital technologies and promote public-private partnerships is commendable. 📌 During this session, Njide Ndili of Digital Transformations for Health Lab raised important points about issues of infrastructure at the PHC levels including connectivity and electricity and I am looking forward to how all of this will be addressed in the National Digital Health efforts. 📍 Equally, during the discussion on Day 2, the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Lagos State Prof. Akin Abayomi raised salient points about how they are harnessing the “SHIP” Lagos State Smart Health Information Platform, a digital solution for health care in the state 📌 In summary, it is important to build systems with enormous interoperable capacity and ensure that the state governments can effectively access the federal government platforms. PharmAccess #digitalhealth #dthlab #adhs2024 #

Yesterday marked the thrilling finale of the Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS) . It was a day filled with groundbreaking insights about current innovative technologies, and collaborative efforts that set the stage for a transformative future in healthcare across the continent. ⚡️The major highlight for me is my participation at the #workshop organized by Digital Transformations for Health Lab and PharmAccess titled: "Co-designing digital first health systems: Harnessing the digital transformation of health for and with Young people" coordinated by Lydia Jummai Gara and Tomiwa Akinsanya. ⚡️The workshop started with a keynote speech by Njide Ndili who made emphasis on the continuous efforts of The Lancet and Financial Times Commission on governing health futures 2030 which include involving Young people to address critical concerns and prioritize the design of youth-inclusive mobile health apps and improving digital services for a meaningful and inclusive digital transformation. ⚡️Another pertinent point made is that that when one hear the words "Digital First Health System“ what should come up in one’s mind is a #system that serves as a first point of contact or initial entry point to #access health information and services. ⚡️One of the engaging activities at the workshop is the answering of questions using the live #slidopolls to harness our insights and imagination about the top 3 health priorities that Digital First Health Systems will need to address in Nigeria, the design features we prefer to see on digital apps, the values that should be embedded in the design of any digital health systems, and the key actions to addressing the digital health problems in Nigeria. I really enjoyed this particular session! ⚡️Lastly, we had a #breakout session where we were asked to come up with a summary statement of our proposed #DFHS concrete action steps as Healthcare providers’ team in order to achieve an ideal digital first health system using a mind map. I was actively engaged and volunteered to represent my team along with DAMILOLA ILUYOMADE to put our imaginations and ideas together by answering the questions posed in the #mind map. This session tested our problem-solving skill and team work. But then, we came up with amazing ideas which I believe if adopted will change the digital health narrative of the #Nigeria healthcare system. I look forward to the findings from this workshop which will be published as a blueprint on digital first health systems in 2025. Thanks to Digital Transformations for Health Lab and PharmAccess for organizing this workshop. It was such an engaging and impactful one. #DFHS #adhs24 #slidopolls #workshop #digital #health #Systems Halimat Omowumi Olaniyan Oluwaseun Osanyinro Olúwábúnmi Oyetunji Omowaare Francisca

At the Africa digital health summit #adhs2024. There was an Insightful conversations on Digital health system, policies and data governance during the panel discussion by Digital Transformations for Health Lab for Health Lab and PharmAccess yesterday at the #adhs2024, beautifully coordinated by Njide Ndili of pharmAccess Tomiwa Akinsanya spoke about the work they do at DTH-Lab in promoting youth inclusion in digital health systems which is truly commendable. As a young person herself, she brings a valuable perspective to the table, and her passion for this work is likely inspiring to me and others. Anthony Adoghe from the Federal Ministry of Health spoke well on innovation and the need to address policies for a holistic change and he also talked about what the government is currently doing and plans for local implementation. In the discussion,@Carlos Yerena of Reach Digital health, mentioned how private health organizations are not competing with government but rather supporting the government in other to reach a larger demography of people and to enhance the adoption and promotion of digital health in Africa. @Dr Nkiruka Ukor - WHO Technical Expert spoke about how the limitations facing the uptake of digital health can be mitigated especially among the underserved communities I learnt a lot from @Nnenna Nwakanma of Transform Health who talked about health data governance. Health Data governance is essential for health organizations to maximize the value of patients data, minimize data-related risks, and maintain a competitive edge in the digital health economy. “Data aligns health and wealth together “ As a young person, I look forward to a future where digital health technologies and robust data governance come together to create a world where health is more equitable and accessible, and where individuals are empowered for to manage their health and wellbeing. #Datagovernance#Youthvoices #Digitalfirsthealthsystems #DTHLab #DTHLabatADHS #ADHS2024 #Digitalhealth #Digital Transformations for Health Lab# #PharmAccess# #Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS)#

The 4th Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS) #ADHS in Nigeria has begun and the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth is pleased to be an endorsing partner as we continue to strengthen our partnership. This event includes an inaugural keynote by Prof. S. Yunkap Kwankam,. As the first technical officer of the World Health Organization and current Executive Director of the #ISfTeH, he has made significant contributions to the field and has mentored and cultivated the careers of many. The conference was officially opened by the Minister of Health and includes 100 abstracts and presentations with concurrent tracks throughout the 2-day conference. Congratulations to CEO Niyi Osamiluyi for his tireless work in making this event a success. Info and registration: https://lnkd.in/eBRsjG9