President Tinubu Establishes New Health Technology Agency
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO), a new agency aimed at leveraging technology and data to improve healthcare delivery in Nigeria. The announcement was made on Friday, June 26, by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
Obi Adigwe Appointed as Pioneer National Coordinator
In the same statement, President Tinubu appointed Obi Adigwe as the pioneer national coordinator of the NHTDAO. Adigwe's role will involve overseeing the agency's operations and driving its mandate to integrate health technology and data analytics into Nigeria's healthcare system.
Details of the New Agency
The NHTDAO is expected to focus on harnessing digital innovations and data-driven solutions to address challenges in the health sector. The agency will work to improve health outcomes, streamline data management, and enhance policy-making through accurate health data analytics. Further details on the agency's structure and functions are expected to be released in due course.
