Digital Health Africa - DHA

📣 AI In Healthcare: Why Your Organization Is Not Ready (And How To Fix It) - “There is no denying the hype surrounding AI. It is reinventing patient care, changing industries and has the potential to make our organizations faster, smarter and more effective. But for many organizations, there’s a frustrating gap between potential and reality. You have heard about AI’s power, and you are excited about the possibilities, but when you try to implement it, you hit a wall. Initiatives stall, teams get stuck and projects never move beyond the idea or a very short pilot phase. Read More on The Six Roadblocks To AI Implementation — https://lnkd.in/eebdVK4x

📣 FHIR: 5 Things You Should Know (Even If You’re Not a Techie) Ever heard of FHIR (yep, pronounced “fire”)? It’s the unsung hero helping your health info move smoothly between systems. Here’s what makes it awesome—and why it matters to you: ✅Data That Actually Moves – FHIR makes it easier for doctors and hospitals to share your info, meaning smoother care and fewer gaps. ✅Less Paperwork, More People Work – With standardized data, healthcare teams can spend less time on admin and more time helping you. ✅Smarter Care Decisions – When the right info is available at the right time, treatments get better—and so do outcomes. ✅A Boost for Breakthroughs – FHIR helps researchers tap into massive, real-world data. That means faster discoveries and future cures. ✅Built for Connection – Whether it's apps, EHRs, or future tech, FHIR plugs right in, opening doors for innovation. 👉🏽Have you previously used FHIR or developed a system with it ? Share your experience and feedback to help others ! Health Level Seven International The Pan African Health Informatics Association (HELINA) HL7 FHIR Accelerator

📣We’re almost ready to show you something exciting You've seen us advocate. You've watched us innovate. But what’s next? We’re working on something that will change how you connect with Digital Health Africa - DHA and maybe, just maybe, you can guess what it is. Can you guess what it is? (Hint: it’s designed just for you.) Drop your best guess in the comments. We might just give a hint to the clever ones. #DigitalHealthAfrica #GuessTheLaunch

📣Every 7 seconds !! That’s how often a preventable maternal or newborn death occurs globally. On this #WorldHealthDay2025, themed “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” we’re reminded of a heartbreaking reality: ‼️300,000 women die every year due to pregnancy or childbirth complications. Over 4 million newborns never get to see their first month. ⚠️The World Health Organization warns that 4 out of 5 countries are off track to meet maternal health targets by 2030. This World Health Day, let’s advocate for stronger healthcare systems and champion digital innovations that protect women and newborns alike. Healthy beginnings aren’t just a goal. They’re a right. #Hopefulfutures #worldhealthday2025 #DigitalHealth #MaternalHealth

📣📣ICYMI - Did you miss our Design 4 Health Equity Webinar ? You can now re watch it on our YouTube Channel ! We had a great time with Ndifanji Melia Namacha, MBBS, MBA , Margaret Ndisha , Tomiwa Akinsanya and Taofeekat Adigun as we discussed practical ways to move from policy to practice in closing the health equity gap in Africa. One major highlight was the showcase of our IWD 2025 Women in Digital Health Awardees !! Stay tuned as we continue to showcase the work of these incredible women ! Watch here ; https://lnkd.in/dmedgGzv

📣Who are we leaving behind?? As we embrace a tech-powered transformation in healthcare—AI diagnostics, telemedicine, wearable trackers—we must also ask: Who are we leaving behind? Digital innovation must not just be smart. It must be just. This means: ✅Bridging the digital divide for underserved communities. ✅Embedding ethics in health tech design. ✅Ensuring patients remain at the heart of every solution. We need to shape a digital health future that’s not only advanced—but also accessible, compassionate, and human. #Worldhealthday2025 #DigitalHealth #HealthEquity #EthicalInnovation #PatientCenteredCare How do we ensure equity, ethics and people centered health innovation in Africa ? Share your thoughts ! 👇

📣 Smart Africa Endorses Africa AI Council !! “The Smart Africa Alliance has taken a monumental step in shaping the future of AI on the continent by endorsing the establishment of the Africa Artificial Intelligence Council during its 20th Steering Committee Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. Recognizing the need for enhanced cross-border digital health collaboration, the Steering Committee approved the soft launch of the Africa Digital Health Leadership Network (ADHLN). This strategic initiative will ensure policy alignment and facilitate the implementation of the Digital Health Blueprint, paving the way for a Single Digital Health Market in Africa. The official launch of the ADHLN and the Digital Health Blueprint is scheduled to take place at the Transform Africa Summit 2025 in Kigali this July, under the leadership of the Smart Africa Board of Heads of State and Government.” Credit https://lnkd.in/duhHnrJm #DHADailyDigitalHealthTrend

📣 Zambia launches projects to install solar energy in health facilities - “Zambia on Thursday launched two United Nations-supported projects aimed at providing sustainable energy solutions in health facilities to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services. The Accelerating Deployment and Adoption of Renewable Energy Technologies in Zambia project aims to promote the growth of inclusive clean energy enterprises, while the Solar for Health project aims to mitigate the adverse effects of power shortages on healthcare delivery by providing an uninterrupted power supply. Douglas Syakalima, acting minister of health, said during the launch of the projects that the Solar for Health project will go a long way in strengthening the healthcare system, enhancing its resilience, and contributing to reducing the carbon footprint of the health sector.” Credit https://lnkd.in/d4UrqCPM #DHADailyDigitalHealthTrends

📣Our Speakers are readdyyy!! 📣Our IWD 2025 Women in Digital Health Awardees are readdyy!! Are you readyyy?? 📢Join us today for our latest Design 4 Health Equity webinar ; From Policy to Practice: Closing the Gap in Health Access and Equity. 🗓️ Date: March 29th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11 AM WAT 📍 Panel Discussion | Award Ceremony | Networking Speakers ; 💥Tomiwa Akinsanya 💥 Ndifanji Melia Namacha, MBBS, MBA 💥 Margaret Ndisha Hosted by : Taofeekat Adigun Be inspired by leading voices in digital health as we bridge the gap between policy and equitable health solutions. Register now: https://lnkd.in/d5bZ-GFq #IWD2025 #HealthEquity #DigitalHealth #PolicyToPractice

📢Join us this Saturday for our latest webinar ; From Policy to Practice: Closing the Gap in Health Access and Equity. 🗓️ Date: March 29th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11 AM WAT 📍 Panel Discussion | Award Ceremony | Networking Speakers ; 💥Tomiwa Akinsanya 💥 Ndifanji Melia Namacha, MBBS, MBA 💥 Margaret Ndisha Hosted by : Taofeekat Adigun Be inspired by leading voices in digital health as we bridge the gap between policy and equitable health solutions. Register now: https://lnkd.in/d5bZ-GFq #IWD2025 #HealthEquity #DigitalHealth #PolicyToPractice