Malaria Consortium, eGov Expand Digital Health Partnership Across Africa
Mirian Gom 
ABUJA, Nigeria – Digital technology is increasingly becoming the backbone of healthcare delivery in Africa as Malaria Consortium and eGov Foundation deepen collaboration to improve health data, supply chain management and community health services.
Speaking on Wednesday during a meeting with eGov Foundation executives, Malaria Consortium’s West and Central Africa Programme Director, Dr. Kolade Maxwell, said digital public infrastructure is transforming health interventions across Nigeria.
He revealed that digital platforms supported health programmes that reached more than 20 million Nigerian children during 2025 intervention campaigns.
“The campaign is expanding further in 2026. We have learned together, grown together and strengthened our collaboration,” Maxwell said.
He disclosed that both organisations are exploring expansion into Côte d’Ivoire, Chad,Togo, Burkina Faso, and Mozambique.
According to him, governments increasingly recognise the value of technology in solving complex development challenges.
Maxwell cited discussions with Kebbi State on combining agricultural and malaria interventions through digital solutions.
He explained that irrigation farming often increases mosquito breeding sites and malaria transmission risks.
Global Chief Executive Officer of eGov Foundation, Santhosh Nagaraj, said transparency remains one of digital technology’s greatest strengths.
“When a bed net is delivered to a household, the platform can record exactly where it was delivered and who delivered it.”
Stakeholders believe digital tools could significantly improve healthcare delivery, programme efficiency and evidence-based decision-making across Africa.
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