Experts in the health and technology sectors have warned that digital innovations alone cannot fix Nigeria’s healthcare system, urging governments and development partners to prioritise sustainable financing and institutional ownership.
They made the call on Tuesday at the Insights Learning Forum (ILF) 2026, eHealth Africa’s flagship digital health conference held in Abuja.
The two-day forum brought together policymakers, healthcare professionals, development partners, technology experts, investors, researchers and representatives of government institutions from Nigeria and other countries to discuss the future of digital health and identify practical solutions for strengthening health systems across Africa
Beyond digital innovation
Speaking at the opening session, Ota Akhigbe, Director of Partnerships and Programmes at eHealth Africa, said the success of digital health initiatives should no longer be measured by the number of projects launched but by their ability to remain functional long after implementation.
