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INSIGHTS: Digital Transformation in Public Health Practice: Innovations and Impact
In recent times digital health conversations have increasingly focused around optimizing and integrating existing solutions to improve disease, surveillance and preparedness to achieve improved impact. Now this is not unconnected to the fact that the world, and especially the African region, has endured a series of public health emergencies and disease outbreaks which required urgent responses.
The 24th edition of the Insight Webinar titled “Digital Transformation in Public Health Practice: Innovations and Impact”, brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss the transformative role of digital technologies in public health. The Webinar highlighted the rapidly evolving terrain of public health, driven by technological advancements.
Public Health experts discussed how digital tools, including artificial intelligence and machine learning in medical imaging, data analytics, and telehealth, are transforming public health practice, and significantly enhancing disease, surveillance, resource allocation and overall healthcare delivery. Key innovations such as digital disease surveillance, mobile health applications, and virtual care platforms were highlighted as tools that enhances diagnostic accuracy, improve patient outcomes and expand access to quality healthcare
The panelists also emphasized the importance of integrating these digital tools into public health strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of health interventions. They also shared real-world cases of how digital transformation is enabling faster responses to health crises, improving data-driven decision-making, and increasing public engagement in health initiatives.
The webinar also featured discussion on the challenges and ethical considerations of digital health, including data privacy, accessibility, and the need for ongoing training for public health professionals to adapt to these technological changes. The session underscored the critical role of digital transformation in shaping the future of public health practice, calling for collaboration across sectors to maximize its potential.
The panelists encouraged the public to embrace innovative solutions and to leverage digital tools to address public health challenges. The webinar concluded with a call to action for public health professionals to stay abreast of technological developments and to foster a culture of innovation within their organizations.
Panelists;
- Emeka Chukwu – Snr. Digital Health Advisor, health.enabled Co-convener, Digital Health Interoperability Network (DHIN) Chairman, National Technical Committee on Medical Devices, SON
- George Uduku – General Manager, West Africa at GE Healthcare
- Dr Ifunanya Ilodibe – Chief Medical Officer, EHA Clinics
Moderator:
Tijesu Ojumu – Communications Coordinator, eHealth Africa
