2025
About:
The 5th Africa Digital Health Summit was held on 26th and 27th June 2025 at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. With the theme “Strengthening Health Systems through Digital Innovation, Data and AI,” the Summit focused on practical digital solutions, data governance and system-wide transformation.
It brought together government leaders, development partners, private-sector stakeholders, innovators and academics to discuss how digital tools, data interoperability and AI can improve primary health care, public health surveillance and overall health system resilience across Africa. Through its sessions, side events and innovation showcases, ADHS 2025 continued its role as a key platform driving collaboration and shaping the future of digital health on the continent.
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Ikenna Udeani
Dr. Bukar Zarami
Elizabeth Mwihaki Mbugua
David Agala
Rhoda Robinson
Mignonne Fowlis
Rogers Kanee
Mukhtar Aderemi Hameed
JIBRIN KAMA
Boluwatito Adeyemi
Ukeje Ndidiamaka Patience
Uche David Azubuike
Oluwaleke Jegede
King Ewa-Henshaw
Lauretta Akin-John
Antony Kimathi Mugambi
Noimot Abisola Balogun
Abubakar Mohammed Shehu
Esther Opone
Oshiozuaghiemhe Emoghena Ita
Prince Friday
Fatima Abba Ali
Fidelis Paulinus Edet
Adefunke Bolatito
Godsent Ndoma
Temitope Oluwadamilola Oyaro
Maimuna Kamilu Adamu
Dr Mercy Ayobami Folayan
Maher Amamou
Chidinma Okongwu
Sulaimon Olawale Araromi
Carlos Yerena
Kehinde Muraina
Ubaidullah Onoruoyiza Alhass
CHEROTIN DIANA
Dr Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi
Esdras AZANMASSOU
Moussa Mahamat Choukou
DR. RAPHAEL AKANGBE
Dawit Birhan Bashahwred
Victory Oaikhena
Obehi Osaro Osadolor
Ayomide Benjamen Oladele
Divine Sebukpor
Kilemi Thambura
Oluwatobi Adewumi
Felix Kangwa
Wacha Roosevelt Wacha
Rhoda Etta
Geoffrey Kimotho
Prof Akin Abayomi
Dr Salma Ibrahim Anas
Dr Melchior Athabaskan J.C
Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako
Dr Jibrin Idris Manu
Dr Dayo Lajide
Dr Ebere Anyachukwu
Dr Raphael Akangbe
Dr Sunny Ibeneme
Dr Jennifer Anyati
Dr Abiola Idowu
Dr Emmanuella Zamba
Dr(Mrs) Kemi Ogunyemi
Dr Funmilayo Bankole
Dr Monsurat Adeleke
Time | Duration | Programme | Speaker/Moderators/Discussants |
DAY 1 | |||
M.C./Compere: Mr Obafemi Craig | |||
7:00 - 8:00am |
| Check-In/Registration | |
| 8.00- 10.30am (150 mins) | |||
SCIENTIFIC SESSION I | Venue: HALL A | |||
Session Chair: Dr Sunny Ibeneme | Session Co Chair: Stephanie Okpere | |||
SCIENTIFIC SESSION II | Venue: HALL B | |||
Session Chair: Dr Jennifer Anyati | Session Co-Chair: Abiola Oshunniyi | |||
SCIENTIFIC SESSION III | Venue: HALL C | |||
Session Chair: Dr Oniyire Adetiloye | Session Co-Chair: Dr. David Akpan | |||
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10:30 - 11:00am | 30 mins | TEA BREAK | |
OPENING CEREMONY (MAIN HALL) | |||
11.00-11.05am | 5 mins | National anthem | |
11.05- 11.15am | 10 mins | Welcome Remarks | Dr Niyi Osamiluyi (CEO, PHS Consult/Convener, ADHS) |
11.15- 11.35am | 20 mins | Welcome Remarks/Goodwill messages | FMOH, LSMOH, FCT HSES, WHO, EU, FCDO |
11.35- 11.45am | 10 mins | Address by Special Guest of Honour | Dr Salma Ibrahim Anas (Special Adviser to the President on Health) |
11.45- 11.50am | 5 mins | Reading of Citation of Keynote Speaker | |
11.50- 12.10pm | 20 mins | Keynote Address: Strengthening Health Systems Through Digital Innovation, Data and AI | Dr Melchior Athanase J.C. AÏSSI (Director General of West African Health Organisation (WAHO)) |
12.10pm- 12.20pm | 10 mins | Declaration of Opening (Opening Address) | Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako (Honourable Minister of State for Health) |
| 12.20 - 1.10pm (50 mins) | |||
VENUE: HALL A | PANEL DISCUSSION 1 | |||
TRACK I: Digital Innovations for Community Health Workers and Primary Health Care (Sponsored and Hosted by CHAI – Track Partner) | |||
| Harnessing the Potential of Digital Transformation for a Healthier Nigeria: Bridging Gaps and Amplifying Impact | Moderator: Oluyide Olatunji (Senior Analyst, CHAI Nigeria) Abiola Oshunniyi (Program Manager, CHAI Nigeria) ThankGod Anazodo(Senior Associate, CHAI Nigeria) Zainab Sageera Tukur (Program Manager, CHAI Nigeria) Bukar Zarami (Program Manager,CHAI Nigeria) Prince Friday (Program Manager, CHAI Nigeria) Rogers Kanee (Senior Associate, CHAI Nigeria) | ||
VENUE: HALL B | PANEL DISCUSSION 2 | |||
TRACK III: National Leadership and Strategic Partnerships for Driving Digital Health Transformation | |||
| The future of digital health in Africa: how multisectoral partnerships can bridge the gap between innovation and implementation | Dr Shola Dele-Olowu (Director of Regional Initiatives, Amp Health) Paul Bhuhi (Managing Director,Vantage Health Technologies) Jibrin Kama (Associate Director, Infection Diseases,Access Program,CHAI) Oluwaleke Jegede (Principal,SCIDaR) Moderator: Nnaemeka Iduma (Senior Consultant,IQVIA) | ||
VENUE: HALL B | PANEL DISCUSSION 3 | |||
| Accelerating progress to control and elimination of NTDs:Promoting the use of data to inform NTD program planning and decision-making in Nigeria | Sheriff Muhammed (Senior Associate-ICD Program,CHAI-Nigeria) Adebayo Peters (Deputy National Coordinator,NTD Program, Federal Ministry of Health) Gambo Yakubu (Head M&E, National NTD Program,Federal Ministry of Health) Aminu Kabara (Senior Analyst,NTD Program, CHAI-Nigeria) Moderator: Zainab Sageera Tukur(Program Manager,ICD/NTD Program,CHAI-Nigeria) | ||
| 1.10 – 2.00pm (50 mins) | |||
VENUE: HALL A | |||
TRACK II: One Health Approach to Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness (Track Partner: eHealth Africa) | |||
| Technical Session | Digital Health and One Health Response Framework to Disease Surveillance and Response: Facts, Reality and Prospects | Dr.Jibrin Idris Manu (Deputy National Coordinator - NSTOP, AFENET) | ||
VENUE: HALL B | |||
| 15 mins | Bridging the Healthcare Access Gap: Telemedicine Integration in Rural Communities of Health District II | Dr Dayo Lajide (Permanent Secretary, Lagos Health District II) | |
| 15 mins | Building Future-Ready Public Health Institutions: Leadership, Innovation and Accountability | Chioma Njoku (Director of Programmesat Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation) | |
| 15 mins | Design First, Build Right: UX as a Startup's Superpower in African Digital Health | Hilda Okafor (Product Designer and UX Strategist, HealthscapeUX) | |
VENUE: HALL C | |||
| 35 mins | What’s Working Across Africa? A Cross-LearningConversation on Digital Health Transformation for PHC | Chibuike Alagboso (Director, Media Programmes, Nigeria Health Watch) Dr. David Akpan (Deputy Director ,Programs and Partnerships, e-Health Africa) Abiola Oshunniyi (Program Manager, Digital Health, Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)) | |
| 15 mins | Social Listening Analysis on the Use of AI for Social Good in HIV, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Malaria , Mental and disease programs in Nigeria: | Babatunde Oyawola (Snr Director & Ag. Country Portfolio Lead (Principal), Africa Hub for Innovation & Development (AHFID)) | |
2.00 - 2.15pm |
| TOUR OF EXHIBITION BOOTHS | |
2.15 - 3.00pm | 45 mins | LUNCH BREAK | |
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| 3.00- 4.30pm (90 mins) | |||
VENUE: HALL A | SIDE EVENT | |||
Sponsored and Hosted by APIN – Public Health Initiatives (Track Partner) | |||
Track IV: Health Data Interoperability and Standards | |||
| 30 mins | Driving Health System Integration Through Standards-Based Interoperability: Lessons from Nigeria’s NDR | Gibril Gomez / Steve Job Pam | |
| 30 mins | From Silos to Synergy: Achieving Health System Intelligence through Data Integration in Nigeria | Kehinde Balogun / Tomisin Adeyeye | |
Session hosted by CCHUB | |||
| 30 mins | Catalysing Digital Health Adoption: Capacity, Policy and Partnership Gaps for Scalable Start-up Implementation. | ||
VENUE: HALL B | SIDE EVENT | |||
FCT HSES Half Hour | |||
| 30 mins | How the FCT is Advancing DigitalTransformation in Public Health | Dr Dolapo Fasawe (Mandate Secretary, FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES)) | |
Sponsored and Hosted By Jhpiego | |||
| 60 mins | Strengthening Health Systems through National Leadership and Strategic Partnerships: Insights from HTHA’s Innovation Challenge | Dr. Kamil Shoretire (FMOH, Nigeria) Immanuel Momanyi Elizabeth Mbugua (HTHA) Omobosola Asuni (Helium Health) Charlotte Odunlade-Akeju (Emergency Response Africa) Emmanuel Atuma (Jhpiego), Dr. Gbenga Ijaodola (FMOH, Nigeria) | |
VENUE: HALL C | SIDE EVENT | |||
Hosted By ADHS | |||
| 90 mins | Innovators Pitch Session | ADHS 2025 Innovators | |
| 4.30- 6.00pm (90 mins) | |||
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATION IV | Venue: HALL A | |||
Session Chair: Dr Noimot Balogun | Session Co Chair: Dr Ebere Anyachukwu | |||
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATION V | Venue: HALL B | |||
Session Chair: Prof Uzoka Faith-Michael | Session Co-Chair: Dr Oluwasanmi Adedoku | |||
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATION VI | Venue: HALL C | |||
Session Chair: Dr Adeolu Arogundade | Session Co-Chair: Dr Raphael Akangbe | |||
DAY 2 | |||
M.C./Compere: Mr Obafemi Craig | |||
| 8.00- 10.30am (150 mins) | |||
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATION VII | Venue: HALL A | |||
Session Chair: Dr Francis Ohanyido Session Co Chair: Abulhamid Yahaya | |||
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATION VIII | Venue: HALL B | |||
Session Chair: Dr Adeniran Adeyinka | Session Co-Chair: Dr Christie Akwaowo | |||
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATION IX | Venue: HALL C | |||
Session Chair: Pharm Nkiru Ukor | Session Co-Chair: Damola Olajide | |||
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10:30 - 11:00am | 30 mins | TEA BREAK | |
| 11:00AM - 12:00pm (60 mins) | |||
VENUE: MAINHALL | PLENARY PANEL DISCUSSION 5 | |||
| Lagos Hour | |||
| Smart Health for a Smart City: How Lagos is Transforming Access, Delivery, and Equity in Healthcare | |||
15 mins | Opening Address | Prof. Akin Abayomi (Honourable Commissioner of Health, Lagos State) | |
25 mins | Lighting short 5 minutes presentations about current use of technology | Dr Kemi Ogunyemi (Special Adviser, to the Governor on Health) Dr Olusegun Ogboye(Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health) Dr Emmanuella Zamba(Permanent Secretary/CEO, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA)) Dr Abiola Idowu (Permanent Secretary/CEO, Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA)) Dr Olufemi Omololu(Medical Director/CEO, Lagos Island Maternity Hospital) | |
20 mins | Moderated discussion/Q & A involving audience | Dr Jennifer Anyati | |
| 12:00AM - 12:45pm (45 mins) | |||
VENUE: MAINHALL | PLENARY - PANEL DISCUSSION 6 | |||
| Sponsored and Hosted by Society For Family Health (SFH) | |||
The Digital Shift: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Access and Delivery Through e-Pharmacies |
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| 12:45pm - 1:30pm (45 mins) | |||
VENUE: HALL A | PANEL DISCUSSION 7 | |||
| TRACK IV: | |||
| Global Shifts, Local Consequences: Navigating Disruptions, Equity, and Sustainability in Africa's Digital Health Journey | Dr Pamela Ajayi (Chairman, The Bridge Hospital) Dr Ngozi Azodoh (Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Abia State) Dr Sunny Ibeneme (Digital Health Specialist,UNICEF) Daniel Oyaole (Senior Manager,Digital Health Information,Gavi-the Vaccine Alliance) Moderator: Emmanuel Atuma(Chief of Party, Jhpiego) | ||
VENUE: HALL B | EXPERT INSIGHTS | |||
| Powering Digital Health Equity: The Role of Strategic Philanthropy and Corporate Investment | Peju Ibekwe (CEO,Sterling One Foundation) | ||
| Powering digital health through Scalable Data Infrastructure | Mr Ezekiel Egboye (COO, Rack Centre) | ||
| FCDO | Dr Ebere Anyachukwu (FCDO) | ||
VENUE: HALL C | PANEL DISCUSSION 8 | |||
| Track VII:Startups and Innovations in Digital Health | |||
| Empowering Nigerian Healthcare Students and Enhancing Health Technology Development Through a Cross-Institutional Incubator | Pharm. Abimbola Adebakin (Founder and CEO, Advantage Health Africa) Isaac Ekundayo (Founder and CEO, Medintech Africa) Irene Nwaukwa ( Founder and CEO, Infinity Health Africa) Dr.Kieva Chris-Amusan(Founder and CEO, Fertitude) Moderator: Faridat Musa (Founder and COO, Medintech Africa) | ||
| 1.30 – 2:15pm (45 mins) | |||
VENUE: HALL A | PANEL DISCUSSION 9 | |||
| TRACK III: National Leadership and Strategic Partnerships for Driving Digital Health Transformation (Track Partner: APIN Public Health Initiatives) | |||
| Government Leadership At The Forefront Of Digital Health In Nigeria’s Hiv Response: Strengthening Strategic Partnerships For Sustainable Transformation | Chairman of Session: Dr Prosper Okonkwo(CEO, APIN Public Health Initiatives) Panelists: Dr. Adebobola Bashorun(Nascp, National Coordinator) Dr. Leke Ojewale (Special Adviser To The Minister Of Health), Dr. Olabanjo Ogunsola (Director, Non-Communicable Diseases and New Business Development) Mr. Gibril Gomez (Director Of Health Informatics At Public Health Information, Surveillance Solutions And Systems (PHIS3)) Dr. Kehinde Ayantunde Balogun (Director, Data Management And Analytics PHIS3) Moderator: Dr. Oluwatomisin Adeyeye (Technical Advisor, Data Management and Analytics, PHIS3) | ||
VENUE: HALL B | PANEL DISCUSSION 10 | |||
| TRACK III: National Leadership and Strategic Partnerships for Driving Digital Health Transformation | |||
| Improving Health Outcomes for African Youth: The Impact of the Digital Transformations for Health & Vital Role of Private Sector | Hilda Okafor (Product Designer and UX Strategist, HealthscapeUX) Esther Opone (Research Fellow,Digital Transformation for Health Lab,DTH-Lab) Helen Adesoba (Research Fellow,Digital Transformation for Health Lab,DTH-Lab) Dr. Raphael Akangbe (Deputy Director,LSMoH Data Protection Office,Lagos State Ministry of Health) Lana Promise Elijah (First Lagos State Youth Ambassador,Lagos State Youth Parliament) Moderator: Tomiwa Akinsanya (Project Coordinator,DigitalTransformation for Health Lab,DTH-Lab) | ||
VENUE: HALL C | PANEL DISCUSSION 11 | |||
| TRACK I: Digital Innovations for Community Health Workers and Primary Health Care | |||
| How AI-Enabled Fundoscopy is Accelerating care for Malaria, Diabetes, and Hypertension at PHC and Community level. | Dr. Folajimi Adebowale (Co-founder/CEO AEyeCARE Nigeria) Dr. Olanike Olutekunbi (Consultant Paediatrician/MD/CEO,Massey Street Children’s Hospital) Dr. Funmilayo Bankole (Permanent Secretary,Lagos State Health District I) Dr. Olasoji Ibidapo (Consultant Endocrinologist,R-JoladHospitals,Lagos) Oyedeji Olusola Adetunji (Professor & Consultant Paediatrician,UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Osogbo) Moderator: Agholor Mary Ozuruonye (MD,Nightingale Media) | ||
02.15- 03.00pm | 45 mins | LUNCH BREAK | |
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| 3.00- 4.30pm (90 mins) | |||
VENUE: HALL A | SIDE EVENT | |||
Sponsored and Hosted by eHealth Africa (Track Partner) | |||
| The Role of Digital Innovation in Advancing One Health Approach in Africa | Dr Angela Atah (Executive Secretary, Akwa Ibom State Primary Health Care Development Agency) Abubakar Muhammed Bagudo (Incident Manager, Kebbi State-Availability) Abulhamid Yahaya (eHA's Deputy Director, Global Health Informatics) Dr. Yemisi Ogundare(Project Director, Jhpiego Nigeria) Moderator: Dr David Akpan (Deputy Director ,Programs and Partnerships, e-Health Africa) Guest speaker: Ms Rose Nzyoka (Country Director, Palladium Kenya; Co-Chair of Global Digital Health Forum (Virtual attendee)) | ||
VENUE: HALL B | SIDE EVENT | |||
Sponsored and Hosted by CHAI (Track Partner) | |||
| How Digital Health Solutions Can Drive Operational Efficiency and Health System Resilience in Resource-Limited Settings? | Moderator: Dr. Tolu Ajomale (Director/Head of Special Projects & Mental Health, Lagos State Ministry of Health) Dr. ‘Ladi Abudu (Deputy Director & Digital Transformation Lead, Directorate of Planning, Research and Statistics, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board) Dr. Yetunde Olagbuji (Director, Health Planning Research and Statistic (Ondo State Primary Health Care Board)) Mr. Adebayo Peters (Deputy National Coordinator, National NTD Program, Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH)) Dr. Musa GimbaDutse (Director, Planning Research and Statistic, Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board) Mr. Sani Khalil (Laboratory Specialist, National AIDS Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Program) | ||
VENUE: HALL C | SIDE EVENT | |||
Hosted by Society for Telemedicine and eHealth in Nigeria | |||
| Workshop: Strengthening Health Systems: Telemedicine In The Frontiers of Remote Nigeria. | Dr. Mathew Adepoju (DG National Space Research and Development Agency) | ||
Hosted by West African Health Organization (WAHO) | |||
| West African Health Organization (WAHO) | Albert Ouedraogo (Programme Officer, ICT) Damola Sheriff Olajide (Programme Officer, Data Management) Ousmane Nikiema (ICT Expert) | ||
| 4.30pm - 5:00 (30 mins) | |||
CLOSING PLENARY | Venue: MAIN HALL | |||