A Non – Governmental organisation, eHealth Africa has underscored the importance of data in driving digital transformation in the health sector.
The organisation said there was a need to ensure that data was not just collected but was used to inform decisions that would improve health outcomes.
The Director of Partnerships and Programmes, eHealth Africa, Ota Akhigbe said this during the Insights Learning Forum which is an annual event dedicated to advancing digital health in public health practice with the theme ‘Digital Innovations in Public Health Practice: Lessons and Impact.’
The conference was attended by key stakeholders and innovators to discuss the impact and future of digital solutions in the health sector.
Akhigbe said: “This event serves as a platform to advocate for a unified approach to digital transformation, emphasising the importance of integrity in data usage.
“The Federal Government’s body language is very positive and encouraging, and there is political will at both the national and state levels to support and advance digital innovation in healthcare.
“This platform serves as an advocacy tool to raise awareness and engage government agencies, ensuring that these innovations receive the necessary support and funding.
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“This collaborative approach between the private sector and government agencies is vital for the successful implementation of digital health solutions.”
Akhigbe said that the forum provided an opportunity for the stakeholders to communicate their needs and expectations to government representatives, ensuring that policies aligned with the sector’s evolving needs.
She said: “The optics of digital solutions are promising, though infrastructure gaps remain. This forum is about identifying converted stakeholders and decision-makers who can help bridge these gaps. By this time next year, we hope to have tangible progress to report,” she said.
The Co-founder of ehealth Africa and Chief Executive Officer of EHA Clinics, Adam Thompson, noted that a supportive system was necessary to ensure that people received the right diagnosis, treatment, and care they needed.
He said: “We need patient-focused health, and designing a system that really does put the patient at the centre of the decision-making involves so that they get what they want is key.
“There is a need for an inclusive healthcare delivery system and all hands must be on deck to achieve that.”
The Deputy Director, Partnerships and Programs, eHealth Africa, Dr David Akpan said there was a need for digital health innovators and stakeholders to converge and discuss innovative ideas in public health.