Empowering the African Digital Healthcare Workforce
Digital Health Skills for Africa (DHSA) is a non-for-profit initiative with a mission to drive healthcare systems innovation by addressing critical gaps in digital health capacity and workforce development. Rooted in the belief that technology can transform healthcare delivery, it emphasizes empowering healthcare professionals, especially women to become catalysts in the driving health system innovation. Our goal is to support the attainment of SDG 3, 4, and 9 which are focused on good health and well-being, quality education and industry innovation and infrastructure respectively.
With a commitment to addressing critical challenges in the healthcare sector, DHSA offers training, and resources designed to empower professionals to integrate digital solutions seamlessly into their practice. By fostering innovation and collaboration, the hub bridges the gap between healthcare delivery and cutting-edge technology, ensuring improved patient outcomes and sustainable healthcare systems across the continent.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Alliance
Resource Sharing
Community Building
Digital Health Tech Training
Our Core Values
Adaptability
- We prioritize flexibility and responsiveness, ensuring that our training programs evolve with the fast-paced advancements in digital health technologies.
Impact
- We are driven by a commitment to making a meaningful difference in healthcare by improving skills that lead to better patient care and more efficient health systems.
Human-Technology
Synergy
- We believe in harmonizing human expertise with technology, ensuring that digital tools enhance, rather than replace, the vital human touch in healthcare.
At Digital Health Skills for Africa, we are fostering to provide career clarity and helping individuals navigate the evolving digital health tech landscape.
Focused on Digital Capacity-Building:
DHSA bridges the digital skills gap among healthcare professionals, a vital yet often overlooked need in Africa's healthcare transformation.
Tailored, Context-Specific Solutions:
Programs are designed to address Africa's unique healthcare challenges, integrating local culture, infrastructure, and context.
Accessible Training:
Offering free or low-cost programs removes financial barriers, making digital health education widely available.
Empowering Future Leaders:
DHSA nurtures emerging healthcare professionals, building a workforce to sustain digital health transformation.
Gender-Sensitive Inclusion:
Recognizing Africa's predominantly female healthcare workforce, DHSA promotes equitable access and leadership opportunities.
Engaged Alumni Network:
Continuous support fosters collaboration, learning, and long-term professional growth.
Practical Skills Development:
Hands-on learning equips participants to apply digital tools directly in healthcare delivery.
Team Members
Ezinne V.C Onwuekwe
Founder and Executive Director
Somtochukwu Nwadukwe
Programme Manager
Tinuade Agunlejika- Oduniyi
Communications & PR Manager
Roseline Akande
Community Manager