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📢Your Digital Health Highlight of 2024! 2024 has been a game-changing year for digital health in Africa, and we want to hear your story! 💡 What stood out for you this year? 🔸 A groundbreaking initiative that made an impact? 🔸 A government policy that shaped the ecosystem? 🔸 A major investment announcement or fund allocation? 🔸 A key partnership formed to drive innovation? 🔸 A milestone event or conference you attended? 🔸 A significant moment in your country’s digital health journey? What significant progress do you think Digital Health has made in your Country in 2024? Here’s how to share: 1️⃣ Download this design : https://lnkd.in/dvwPWxqu 2️⃣ Create your post or response using #MyDigitalHealthHighlight2024 and #DigitalHealthInAfrica2024 3️⃣ Tag Digital Health Africa so we can celebrate and re-share your story! 🤔No time to post? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Let’s reflect on the wins and milestones that shaped digital health in Africa this year! #DigitalHealthAfrica #2024Highlights

This week was the Digital Health Week. A week full of great collaboration and insights from the Organizations, but most importantly from the individuals who make Digital Health possible in the world and in particular in Africa and, it’s Africa is where some of the most important conferences took place, specifically in #Kenya (a country that love so much, and respectfully call Nyumbani). Unfortunately I couldn’t attend any of this events but in the background, as good Helthneer, I continued pushing for the advance of Digital Health in Africa and the world. Let’s continue building accessible tools and improving care. #DigitalHealth #ImprovingPeoplesLives #ucsf

Very interesting for Didida Digital Health Africa ! We have two partners from Uganda in our consortium: Uganda National Health Research Organisation UNHRo and the Ministry of Health. Didida is creating a digital health solution to diagnose multiple diseases at a time and we will partner with the Ministry of Health of Uganda to test it at a national level. We are very happy to learn that Uganda is setting up this national health data warehouse. We hope to be able to be a user!

Please, do remember to share your abstracts before the deadline March 22, 2024. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to share your expertise and insights on Digital Health. This year, we're focusing on "Digital Transformation of Health Systems: #What, #Why and #How?" and we encourage submissions that explore these three thematic areas: #Call for Abstracts: We invite abstracts for papers, posters, and presentations. Share your research, insights, and innovations in digital health. #Call for Session Proposals: Submit your proposals for engaging and insightful sessions. We encourage diverse perspectives, especially those advancing digital health across Africa. #Call for Side Events: Host a side event to delve deeper into specific topics. This is a unique opportunity for more focused discussions and networking. For additional information, please visit the link: https://lnkd.in/dhXjWCRz #digitalhealth #adhs #africa

Did you miss Digital Health Africa 2024 (DHA2024)? No problem - video recordings of all presentations are now available on the conference website below, including my keynote presentation about the 'Regulatory Challenges of #digitalhealth Ecosystems in #southafrica' https://lnkd.in/d_RjWVX2 #digitalhealth #africa

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 The digital health revolution is transforming healthcare systems globally, and Africa is no exception. As the continent grapples with challenges like limited access to healthcare, a shortage of healthcare professionals, and a high burden of infectious diseases, digital health solutions offer innovative ways to bridge gaps and improve health outcomes. This surge in innovation, however, presents a unique challenge: how to ensure these digital tools are safe, effective, and meet the specific needs of African contexts. This article explores the rise of digital health in Africa, its transformative impact, and the crucial regulatory considerations that accompany this technological evolution. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰. #DigitalHealth #Digitalinnovations #Regulations #Compliance Irene Nwaukwa Zikora Okwor-Wewan Nyquist Nwaukwa Oluwatomi Olusanya Oluwatoni Ruth Uduak Essien Socrates Mbamalu Ikenna Sam-Ejehu Ikpeme Neto Njide Ndili Adaorah Enyi - The Digital Physician Digital Transformations for Health Lab Digital Health Africa Felix Abrahams Obi Aferdita Bytyqi Benjamin Babine Lydia Jummai Gara Whitney Gray Dr. Gladson Vaghela, Tomiwa Akinsanya Louise Holly Imane Lakbachi Yifan Zhou Racheal Ogundipe Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS) Niyi Osamiluyi

Digital health can play a strong role in the achievement of the highest level of health. We need to make #digitalhealth work for all. Join us for the Global Digital Health Forum to share and learn more about the digital health innovations that work. REGISTER HERE https://www.gdhf.digital/ #GDHF2024  #HybridEvent  #DigitalHealth

It’s Clear: African’s Healthcare Future Depends On Bold Action. Just wrapped up three incredible days at the International Health Ministers Summit (IHMS) in Rwanda, where health leaders, policymakers, and experts converged to tackle Africa’s most pressing healthcare challenges and opportunities. My 3 major takeaways for African leaders. 1️⃣ Invest in Digital Health Transformation - The future of healthcare lies in technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the power to revolutionize diagnostics, disease surveillance, and personalized care. By prioritizing digital health solutions, we can ensure equitable and efficient healthcare delivery across the continent. 2️⃣ Leverage Data-Driven, Localized Solutions - Africa’s health challenges demand African-based strategies. Solutions rooted in robust national data and aligned with national strategic plans will drive sustainable outcomes. 3️⃣ Strengthen Coordination Mechanisms - Enhanced collaboration at national and continental levels is critical for impactful healthcare delivery. Strong systems and partnerships will ensure we achieve tangible results. The summit emphasized the importance of bold, innovative actions to address health inequities. The time is now to embrace digital health, prioritize investments, and commit to collective action for a healthier and more resilient Africa. Let’s build a smarter, healthier future together! #DigitalHealth #AIForHealth #HealthEquity #AfricanDevelopment thanks Tom Coleman for making this happen extract from MAM

🌍📊 Unveiling the Future of Health Data in Africa 📊🌍 We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest publication: "Health Data Digitalization in Africa: Unlocking the Potential"! 📖 This comprehensive policy brief explores how digital health interventions transform health systems across Africa, highlighting the immense opportunities and persistent challenges. From improving efficiency to empowering decision-making, the potential of health data digitalization is unmatched. 🌟 Key Insights Include: The fragmented state of health data systems in Africa and the urgent need for scalability. How digital tools like Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are shaping the future of healthcare. Enablers include Africa's young, tech-savvy population and an active digital economy. Challenges in infrastructure, workforce capacity, and data security. Policy recommendations to promote intersectoral collaboration, sustainable funding, and digital health governance. 💡 Why This Matters: By embracing data-driven approaches, African health systems could achieve up to 15% efficiency gains by 2030, redirecting these resources to improve healthcare access and outcomes. 🌟 🔗 Read the full publication here: https://lnkd.in/gW43HVHA Let's work together to harness the power of digital health to drive meaningful change. Thanks to Humphrey Karamagi Peter Mbondji, PhD Leon Janauschek World Health Organization African Region The integrated African Health Observatory (iAHO) #DigitalHealth #Data #Africa

Did you miss our breakout session (Staying Below the Radar: Innovation, Partnerships, and Technology for Health Impact in Nigeria) at the Global Digital Health Forum 2024? In this session, we explored: ✅ Innovative geospatial solutions driving vaccination access in underserved areas ✅ The power of collaboration and partnerships in tackling public health challenges ✅ How technology is transforming health systems in Nigeria and beyond Here’s a quick snippet of the powerful discussions and insights shared during our session: 🔗 Catch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/d28Q-Grz Let us know your thoughts and ideas in the comments—we’d love to hear from you! #eHealthAfrica #GDHF2024 #DigitalHealth #HealthInnovation #GlobalHealth