Embracing digital innovation crucial for efficient healthcare delivery – Experts

Experts in the health sector have advocated digital innovations for efficient healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
The stakeholders made the call at the Insights Learning Forum, eHealth Africa on Wednesday, in Abuja .
The forum, with the theme “Digital Innovation in Public Health Practice”, gathered key stakeholders and innovators to discuss the impact and future of digital solutions in the health sector.
The Director of Partnerships and Programmes eHealth Africa, Ota Akhigbe, said the forum was aimed at harnessing insights and ideas from stakeholders across Africa to achieve digital transformation in health outcomes.
Akhigbe underscored the importance of data in driving digital transformation in the health sector.
She, however , said that in doing so, there was a need to ensure that data was not just collected but was used to inform decisions that would improve health outcomes.
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.
“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, therefore, 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.(NAN)