Nigeria Renews Push for Telemedicine and Digital Health Expansion

The Nigerian Federal Government is intensifying efforts to enhance telemedicine and digital health systems as part of its goal to achieve universal health coverage and equitable healthcare access. At a recent conference in Abuja, stakeholders from the government, private sector, and development organizations discussed progress and outlined future steps for integrating digital health nationwide.

Dr. Iziaq Salako highlighted the importance of leveraging technology to bridge healthcare gaps and transform the health system. The conference aims to shape a sustainable telehealth framework for Nigeria.