Health Stakeholders Celebrate Groundbreaking AI-driven Solutions

A transformative roundtable has been convened in Abuja, to celebrate the groundbreaking impact and discuss the future of AI-driven solutions in revolutionizing population health management for critical diseases across Nigeria.

The event hosted by Vantage Health Technologies and the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), showcased the transformative results of the first of its kind, nationwide rollout of cutting-edge technology within the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)’s TB and HIV programs – the largest initiative of its kind in Nigerian history.

Addressing the gathering, the Project Director for IHVN’s Global Fund-supported TB/HIV program, Dr. Emmanuel Vincent, emphasized the unprecedented scale of the platform, which has been adopted across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, reaching over 5,300 healthcare facilities.

“At the heart of this ambitious effort is technology designed to maximize the impact of every working day,” Dr. Vincent explained.

“It’s not just a tool; it’s a system that fosters performance and accountability by delivering real-time program monitoring, AI-powered insights, and a human-centered management structure that enables our teams to focus on what truly matters: results.”

By combining real-time data insights, automated performance tracking, and streamlined feedback loops, the platform is driving unprecedented improvements in the efficiency, accountability, and coordination of the national TB/HIV response.

On his part, the Managing Director, Vantage Health Technologies, Paul Bhuhi explained further that since its rollout, the solution has delivered significant gains, including: 65% reduction in time spent on monthly program reviews.

“Hundred percent compliance with national reporting requirements, ensuring standardized and timely submissions.’

According to him, ‘10,607 performance standards documented, enabling real-time visibility into implementation, 2,685 staff-initiated feedback interactions and 2,263 manager-led reviews, strengthening the culture of feedback.

He said about 11,307 supervision and mentorship engagements were tracked, while promoting structured capacity-building, as well as 260 critical issues escalated to executive level for timely resolution.

“These outcomes represent a decisive shift toward data-driven decision-making, greater transparency, and faster response cycles across Nigeria’s health system.” he said.

The National Coordinator, National HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Program (NASCP), Dr. Adebobola Adebashorun suggested a centralised approach to facilitate rapid scale-up and scale-out, across health and other sectors in the country.

“Instead of different Government Agencies implementing these solutions independently, a centralised approach would facilitate rapid scale-up and scale-out, across health but also other sectors.”

The Senior Special Assistant on Delivery and Coordination, Office of the Vice President, Akubo Adegbe, described the event as it focuses on how to improve the health sector for improved outcomes.

“This is an important event for me, as I want to understand how we can take the learnings from the health sector and apply them to other sectors”

The Lead Technical Advisor at NHED, Dr. Jerome Mafeni, said the organisation was personate in giving Nigerians the right information to take actions that will have the best impact.

”This isn’t about replacing people—it’s about amplifying their work. We’ve built a solution that makes the invisible visible and enables coordinated, data-driven action at all levels.”

“This is about building a culture of performance,” We’re seeing structured supervision, improved data discipline, and empowered frontline health workers who can solve problems early.” he added.