Fresh Look, Bigger Stories, and Exciting New Additions!
From our impactful participation at AidEx and Development2030 Geneva, where eHealth Africa showcased digital innovations transforming health systems across Africa, to high-level advocacy with the Sultan of Sokoto, strategic partnerships with Schneider Electric, and evidence-driven nutrition policy development, this week’s edition is filled with stories of collaboration, innovation, and progress.
You’ll also find short updates from our ongoing projects, reflections on how we’re building sustainable, people-centered health systems, and exciting news about what’s ahead for our teams. Plus, we’re introducing fun quizzes and puzzles with PRIZES TO BE WON by the first 3 CORRECT ANSWERS, and other interactive features to make your reading experience even more engaging.
Keep reading to explore the NEW FACE OF THE EHA WEEKLY DIGEST, where every story connects you to the impact we’re creating across Africa, one innovation at a time.
Essential Information
Building Partnerships for a Healthier Africa at AidEx 2025
At AidEx 2025 in Geneva, eHealth Africa’s participation spotlighted the power of innovation and partnership in strengthening public health systems across Africa. Our booth served as a hub for collaboration as representatives from INGOs, local NGOs, donors, private sector organizations, and government agencies explored how our digital health solutions are transforming care delivery. Demonstrations of our Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), now operational in over 40 locations across the continent, alongside other data-driven tools, showcased our commitment to building resilient, technology-enabled health systems.
Engagements with organizations such as the Office of Development Affairs, Beekee, i+solutions, Terre Innovative Healthcare, and many others reaffirmed a shared vision for sustainable health transformation. For eHealth Africa, each interaction strengthened our collective mission to improve health outcomes, empower communities, and drive lasting impact across Africa.
Strengthening Efficiency by Reviewing Business Development Processes
As part of eHealth Africa’s continuous improvement drive, key department heads recently convened to review and refine the organization’s Business Development processes. The session focused on identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce turnaround time, and ensure that every effort directly contributes to impact in the communities we serve.
The review aligns with eHA’s commitment to maintaining a lean culture, one that values efficiency, collaboration, and meaningful outcomes. By examining how proposals are developed, partnerships are managed, and internal processes are coordinated, the team aims to strengthen alignment across departments and reinforce eHA’s mission of building healthier, more prosperous communities through data-driven and people-centered solutions.
Strengthening Geospatial Skills for a Data-Driven Health Workforce
eHealth Africa joined key stakeholders at the National Geospatial Curriculum Review and Validation Workshop in Abuja to advance the development of a standardized curriculum for health professionals. The session, convened to align the draft curriculum with national and subnational realities, featured inputs from government agencies, academia, and development partners. Findings from recent geospatial needs assessments revealed growing use of digital mapping tools across health systems and underscored the need for operational, context-driven training.
Representing the technical lead on curriculum enhancement, eHealth Africa contributed practical recommendations that were fully adopted. These included the integration of mobile-first workflows, offline navigation tools, narrative case studies from Nigeria’s immunization and disease surveillance programs, and bilingual training materials. The collaborative process set the stage for pilot implementation at Bayero University Kano and affirmed eHA’s commitment to strengthening geospatial capacity within Nigeria’s health workforce.
Building Stronger Community Engagement Tools: eHA at the ETI COMM-R Toolkit Workshop eHealth Africa participated in the ETI COMM-R Toolkit Micro User Pre-test Workshop held in Abuja, which brought together partners, community-based organizations, and program managers to co-create a standardized toolkit for community mobilisation, monitoring, and reporting. The sessions focused on developing adaptable, user-friendly tools that simplify documentation, strengthen accountability, and improve collaboration between stakeholders working at the grassroots level.
Through technical sessions, group work, and peer feedback, participants contributed to shaping a toolkit that reflects real-world challenges and best practices from the field. The next phase will involve pre-testing and refining the tools to ensure usability and relevance before full rollout. The COMM-R Toolkit is a key step toward improving community engagement systems and promoting data-driven, sustainable interventions across Nigeria’s health programs.
Exploring Sustainable Energy Partnerships with Schneider Electric
eHealth Africa engaged Schneider Electric (SE) in an exploratory meeting to identify collaboration opportunities that strengthen climate adaptation within health systems. Discussions centered on leveraging SE’s global expertise in solarizing health facilities and advancing sustainable energy solutions, aligning with eHA’s focus on Climate Adaptation in Health, Food Security, and Nutrition (CAHFSN). The meeting also explored flexible partnership models, product warranties, importation timelines, and SE’s willingness to co-design proposals and operate in security-challenged regions.
Both organizations expressed strong interest in joint initiatives that promote renewable energy access and resilience in health infrastructure. Schneider Electric’s experience powering thousands of health facilities globally complements eHealth Africa’s commitment to driving sustainable, people-centered innovations across Africa. As a next step, SE will be invited to participate in eHA’s upcoming stakeholder roundtable on climate resilience in health under the CAHFSN program area.
Driving Evidence for Change: TPAC Conducts Endline Assessment on Fortified Edible Oil Awareness and Compliance in Abia and Lagos States
Building on the baseline findings, the TPAC project commenced the Endline Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Assessment across Abia and Lagos States last week to evaluate the outcomes of advocacy efforts promoting large-scale food fortification and the phase-out of unbranded bulk edible oils. The assessment engaged key stakeholder groups, including the private sector (oil producers and distributors), media professionals, civil society organizations, traditional and religious leaders.
These engagements not only provided critical insights into shifts in stakeholder awareness and commitment since the baseline assessment but also reinforced the collaborative spirit driving the LSFF movement in Nigeria. The strong participation and feedback from both state engagements demonstrate sustained momentum toward improving food fortification compliance and public awareness. The findings from this endline will support evidence-based learning for GAIN and implementing partners
Strengthening Immunization Advocacy with the Sultan of Sokoto
As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s immunization ecosystem, we had the distinct honour of visiting His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, CFR, mni. During the visit, we underscored the vital role of traditional leaders in driving community trust and championing vaccination efforts across the country.
We also shared updates on our ongoing initiative to strengthen the traditional leaders’ database and enhance community mobilization, monitoring, and response in support of immunization campaigns. With His Eminence’s steadfast support and influence, we believe traditional institutions can play an even greater role in protecting children and improving vaccine uptake nationwide.
Strengthening Nutrition Policy: eHA Contributes to National Strategy on Micronutrient Deficiency
eHealth Africa (eHA), represented by Dominic Gulak, Associate Manager, Food Security & Nutrition, participated in a three-day national stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW) and partner (CS-SUNN) from 6th–8th October 2025, to commence the development of a National Strategy and revision of the 2021 National Guideline for the Prevention and Control of Micronutrient Deficiency (MNDC) in Nigeria. The meeting convened key actors from government, development partners, academia, and civil society to review the current micronutrient situation and address gaps in coordination, monitoring, and policy implementation. Discussions centred on challenges such as vitamin and mineral deficiencies (Vitamin A, Zinc, Iron, Folic Acid, and Iodine), weak enforcement mechanisms, and fragmented programming, with a focus on strengthening national systems and data-driven interventions.
Participants reviewed the 2021 MNDC guideline and the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the MNDC Advisory Committee and agreed on timelines for the presentation of a zero draft of the guideline by 29th October 2025 and a follow-up review meeting by 9th November 2025 (tentatively). eHealth Africa’s participation reinforces our commitment and collective action toward improved nutrition and public health outcomes across Nigeria.
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