Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- At the 2025 edition of the Insights Learning Forum (ILF) in Abuja, health and policy experts called on governments to prioritise local partnerships, incentivise private sector innovators, and invest directly in digital health infrastructure at the primary healthcare (PHC) level.

The experts spoke on Wednesday during a panel session focused on building a thriving digital health ecosystem through local investment and partnerships.

The session, moderated by David Akpan, deputy director of Programmes and Partnerships at eHealth Africa, featured insights from Gafar Alawode, CEO Development Governance International; Amina Baloni, Former Commissioner for Health, Kaduna State; Ota Akhigbe, Director of Partnerships and Program...