At STACK Reform 2024, experts talk on how to transform healthcare delivery
The rapid advancement of technology is transforming the global medical landscape, redefining how healthcare is delivered, received, and experienced. From AI-powered diagnostic tools and telemedicine platforms to electronic health records and personalised medicine, innovation is bridging gaps, enhancing patient outcomes and improving the overall quality of care.
In a developing country like Nigeria, it is imperative to keep pace with these advancements to ensure we are not left behind. Fast-tracking the growth of the country’s healthcare sector inspired the theme of the 2024 STACK Reform Conference, tagged, Fast Forward: Nigeria’s Giant Leap Into the Future of Healthcare.
Now in its fifth edition, the STACK Reform Conference, organised by the KB Klub, operates with a bold vision: to transform healthcare delivery in Nigeria and across Africa by fostering accessible, affordable, and reliable solutions.
Held at the prestigious J.F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka, the conference brought together a diverse community of healthcare professionals, tech innovators, educators and students. It featured an impressive lineup of keynote speeches, dynamic panel sessions, competitions, scholarship awards, interactive workshops and a cutting-edge tech expo.
The conference featured thought-provoking keynote addresses delivered by leading voices in the health and technology sectors. Senior Technical Adviser on Digital Health to Nigeria’s Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Leke Ojewale, spoke on empowering the future of Nigeria’s healthcare system.Managing Director at Leadway Health, Dr. Olatokunbo Ali, highlighted the urgency of achieving universal health coverage, while the Chief Investment Officer at HealthCap Africa, Dr. Damilola Adeyemi-Levites, explored the pivotal role of startups in shaping the future of healthcare. Mr. Sinari Daranijo, a business innovation expert, delved into unlocking the full potential of healthcare delivery through entrepreneurship and innovative thinking.
A panel, “Overcoming the Barriers to Technological Integration in Nigeria’s Healthcare,” brought together tech entrepreneurs, healthcare practitioners, and policymakers for an engaging debate. The session explored challenges such as limited infrastructure, funding constraints and regulatory hurdles, while highlighting opportunities to leverage health-tech innovations. The lively discussions underscored the importance of collaboration between sectors to address systemic issues and unlock transformative solutions.
The conference placed a strong emphasis on youth engagement, spotlighting the innovative minds that will shape Nigeria’s healthcare future.
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