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Communique Issued at the end of a 3-day seminar themed, ‘Transforming Health Management in Africa – The Power of Technology

The seminar took place at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Building, Nurudeen Olopopo Drive, Alausa, Ikeja, from 18 to 20 April, 2023. It was organised by Cranium Integrated Solutions Ltd, Developers of Cranium Complete Hospital Information Management Software. The compere for the 3 days was Dr Kolawole Oseni.

Participants with the Lagos state commissioner of health at the event recently.

The seminar attracted participants from diverse walks of life across many states in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory.


 *Technical Sessions* 


There were 8 presentations in total.

1. Transforming Health Management in Africa – The Power of Technology. Prof Akin Abayomi, The Honorable Commissioner for Health, Lagos State.

2. Practical Case Study on Electronic Information management Platforms. Dr Adio Razak Adetona, Head HIM Department, National Hospital, Abuja. 

3. Importance of Confidentiality in Medical Data Management. Alj Mustapha Babagana, Registrar, Health Records Officers’ Registration Board, represented by Hajia Mrs Amuda Abubakar (FHR), former Chief Health Records officer and Retired Asst. Director, National Hospital, Abuja.

4. Lagos State Health Management Authority (LASHMA) – Dr Kehinde Olaosebikan.

5. Transforming Health Information Management in Africa – The Social Work and Herbal Medicine Perspective. Prof. Adebukunola Samuel. 

6. Introduction to Blockchain Technology for Decentralized Database Management. Mr Doyin Talabi. Cyber Security Consultant.

7. Digital Health – Cranium Hospital Management System Software. Engr. Kunle Adesida, Co-Founder, Cranium Integrated Solutions Ltd.

8. Data Governance and Security. Mr. Tokunbo Smith. Data Privacy Consultant, Chairman, Cranium Integrated Solutions Ltd.


 *Panel Session* 

 *Topic* : Adoption of Digital Health Systems in Africa.

Lead Panelist: Dr Tazeem Rizvi (CEO, Xeven Solutions, Pakistan (Virtual)

 *Other Panelists:* 

1. Prof. Chimezie Anyakora. CEO Bloom Public Health (Virtual) 

2. Dr Adeolu Arogundade. SFTeHIN.

3. Prof. Baderinwa S. Adewale

4. Mrs Rhoda Farinde

5. Dr Taiwo O. Oyeleye.


 *Decisions/Recommendations* 


After much discussions and deliberations on the issues raised, followed by contributions by ALL participants, the following are hereby listed as the group’s recommendation to all stakeholders in the Digital Health space.

1. Digital Health is the way forward in Healthcare in Africa, Nigeria inclusive.

2. All stakeholders in Nigeria are to familiarize themselves with and embrace the National Digital Health Strategic Framework and Policy (NDHSFP) Document. This is available on website of the Federal Ministry of Health. This applies to all African countries with similar documents.

3. There is a need to create more Awareness and Advocacy among stakeholders on the benefits of Digital Health Development.

4. The approach to implementing Digital Health must be tailored to address the health needs of the community.

5. Digital Health implementation is SOCIOTECHNICAL, it should therefore address the sociocultural behavior/pattern of the community.

6. The body of stakeholders, as detailed in the NDHSFP, should be well constituted to involve all relevant stakeholders and be given the necessary support towards its national implementation.

7. It is recommended that the NDHSFP document be adopted and domesticated by all thirty-six (36) states in the country and the Federal Capital territory.




Signed by the Communique Drafting Committee Members:

1. Prof. Baderinwa S. Adewale - Chairman

2. Dr Adeolu Arogundade. SFTeHIN.

3. Mrs Rhoda Farinde

4. Mrs Olofinluyi

5. Dr Kolawole Oseni.

6. Dr Taiwo O. Oyeleye – Secretary. 


#AN#

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