Who We Are

The Africa Digital Health Networks (ADHN) is a vibrant and growing community of health professionals, innovators, institutions, and policymakers committed to accelerating digital transformation in Africa’s health systems.

Why We Started ADHN

We started this journey to connect Africa’s digital health communities — governments, innovators, NGOs, researchers, and civil society into a network of networks. This is more than an organization. It’s a movement

Vision

To unite Africa’s digital health communities to share knowledge, build partnerships, and drive innovation and capacity building, fostering collaboration for sustainable health outcomes across the continent.

Mission

To empower Africa’s digital health communities of practice by fostering communication, collaboration, & coordination in the development and adoption of digital health solutions across the continent.

We unite Africa's  digital health future.

32
+
African countries engaged
500
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Members connected

ADHN is shaping Africa’s digital health future by driving systemic change across borders, sectors, and communities. Our collective impact goes beyond numbers — it’s about lives transformed.

ADHN

Our Core Values

Co-Creation & Inclusivity
  • We believe solutions are most impactful when they are built with communities, not for them.
  • We ensure diverse representation, from governments and innovators to youth, women, and grassroots organizations.

Continental Alignment
  • We align with Africa-led strategies such as the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Africa CDC Digital Transformation Strategy.
  • We reinforce, rather than duplicate, existing frameworks and initiatives.

Evidence-Based Action
  • Our initiatives are grounded in research, data, and lived experience.
  • We prioritize practical, measurable actions that deliver results for health systems and communities.

Sustainability
  • We are committed to building long-term, resilient ecosystems that can thrive beyond donor cycles.
  • Our sustainability model is rooted in diversified partnerships, local ownership, and strong governance.

Neutral Convening
  • ADHN is an independent, trusted platform where stakeholders  can collaborate without bias.
  • We foster transparency, equity, and constructive dialogue to enable collective action.