Zambia Advances Digital Health Agenda Aligned With 2022–2026 Strategy
This effort is crucial for Zambia, as it aligns with the country's Digital Health Strategy 2022-2026, which aims to improve healthcare delivery, reduce errors, and enhance access to quality care for all citizens.
Zambia is taking a leading role in digital health innovation, as evidenced by its participation in the 2025 Health Informatics in Africa (HELINA) Conference held in Gaborone, Botswana. Mr. Kalamatila Ngoi, the Director of Standards and Compliance at the e-Government Division (SMART Zambia Institute) , represented the country at the high-level event.
Mr. Ngoi participated in a panel discussion focused on localizing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) SMART Guidelines Digital Adaptation Kits (DAKs). This effort is crucial for Zambia, as it aligns with the country’s Digital Health Strategy 2022-2026, which aims to improve healthcare delivery, reduce errors, and enhance access to quality care for all citizens. By embracing and adapting these global tools, Zambia can better implement digital health solutions and accelerate the digital transformation of its health sector.
Zambia’s active involvement in the conference underscores its commitment to innovation and leveraging technology to improve public well-being. The country’s initiatives in digital health are a key part of its broader national development plan to become a prosperous, middle-income nation by 2030.
