31/07/2026
Today, the Africa Hub for Innovation & Development (AHFID) will lead a high-level panel session at the Africa Primary Health Care Forum (APHCF) conference, bringing together distinguished experts from across Africa to examine how Artificial Intelligence can strengthen Primary Health Care (PHC) systems.
The conversation, "Building an Interoperable, Safe, and Sustainable Tech-Enabled PHC Ecosystem in the Age of Artificial Intelligence," will explore practical pathways for advancing digital health through collaboration, innovation, interoperability, and responsible AI adoption.
Our panel brings together distinguished experts with decades of experience in digital health, public health policy, health systems strengthening, and AI innovation:
• Jean Philbert Nsengimana (FAPH, MPA, MBA, PMP, MSc) – Chief Digital Health Adviser, Africa CDC, and Chair of the Board of the Africa Digital Health Networks (ADHN).
• Dr. Nkem Femi-James - CEO of Preston Associates for International Development (PAID), with extensive experience in health systems and development programming.
• Dr. Mehad Nasreldin – CEO of SMAfrica | سمافريكا and Member of the AI in Health Cluster at WAIPH, Sudan, advancing AI-driven healthcare solutions across the continent.
• Dr. Emmanuel Orjih – Founding Director of CADER UK and Director of the Applied AI Programme at Veritas University, Nigeria, with expertise at the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare.
• Dr. Leke Ezekiel Ojewale MD, MPH, MSHI, MCSO – Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Health on Digital Health, driving Nigeria's digital health transformation agenda.
• Dr. Kakanfo Kunle – Founder of the Africa Hub for Innovation & Development (AHFID), leading initiatives that harness artificial intelligence and digital innovation to strengthen health and development outcomes across Africa.
Together, they will explore practical strategies for strengthening primary healthcare through interoperability, responsible AI adoption, strategic partnerships, and sustainable digital health ecosystems.
Date: Today, 31st July 2026
Time:4:00 PM (WAT)
Venue: NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria