AHTS 2025 Press Release

Kigali, Rwanda – October 15, 2025.
The Africa Digital Health Networks (ADHN) convened its landmark General Assembly during the 4th Edition of the Africa HealthTech Summit (AHTS 2025), uniting over 150 leaders from government, the private sector, academia, and development agencies. The Assembly served as a defining moment for Africa’s digital health community — reviewing progress and setting a bold, collaborative agenda for the future of digital transformation on the continent.

Held under the theme “From Incubation to Impact: ADHN’s Journey and Strategic Outlook,” the 2025 Assembly marked ADHN’s evolution from a growing initiative into a continental institution driving health innovation, policy alignment, and cross-sector collaboration. Over the past year, ADHN has strengthened its partnerships with the Africa CDC, governments, startups, and technical networks across the continent — turning its vision of a “Network of Networks” into an operational reality.

Launch of the ADHN Membership Framework and Website
ADHN officially unveiled its new membership model and digital platform — www.adhn.africa — which introduces five tiers of participation: Anchor, Institutional, Individual, Strategic Partner, and Community Members. The model includes both paid and free membership options, ensuring inclusivity while sustaining long-term network growth. The Assembly unanimously endorsed the framework, marking a new phase of structured engagement across Africa’s digital health ecosystem.

Unveiling of the ADHN Startup Watchlist 2025
In a celebration of homegrown innovation, ADHN announced the Startup Watchlist 2025, spotlighting 20 high-potential digital health ventures from 10 African countries. The featured startups represent groundbreaking solutions in AI diagnostics, telemedicine, health financing, supply chain optimization, and data systems. The Watchlist underscores ADHN’s commitment to amplifying African innovators and connecting them with investors, governments, and partners.

Presentation of the ADHN 3-Year Strategic Outlook (2026–2028)
The Assembly introduced ADHN’s Three-Year Strategic Outlook, setting out priorities for collaboration, capacity building, innovation, governance, and sustainability. Key focus areas include strengthening multi-sector and regional collaboration, enhancing digital health competencies and standards, scaling innovation ecosystems, supporting government leadership and policy harmonization, and ensuring network sustainability through long-term partnerships.

Updates from Thematic Dockets
Leads from ADHN’s thematic dockets — Private Sector, Academia & Research, Health Informatics, Government & Policy, and International Agencies — presented their 2025 achievements and priorities for 2026. Among the announcements were a Digital Health Business Directory and Investor–Startup Deal Rooms to connect innovators with capital; a multi-university digital health training consortium advancing education and research; the expansion of Africa on FHIR and establishment of interoperability labs for regional integration; stronger engagement with Ministries of Health and continental bodies; and increased Africa–Europe digital health collaboration to bridge global partnerships.

Strengthened Partnerships and Continental Alignment
The Africa CDC reaffirmed its commitment to ADHN as a key strategic partner in implementing the Africa Digital Transformation Strategy. In a major development, Namibia announced its intent to support ADHN’s legal establishment with a USD 200,000 contribution, reinforcing national-level ownership of the network’s mission.

A Defining Moment for Africa’s Digital Health Future
Closing the Assembly, Africa CDC’s Chief Digital Advisor, Jean Philbert Nsengimana, emphasized the need for trust and unity in Africa’s digital transformation journey:

“Africa’s digital health future will be shaped not by isolated initiatives, but by connected ecosystems of trust, collaboration, and innovation.”

With a clear roadmap, renewed partnerships, and a growing member base, ADHN enters its next phase ready to scale impact, deepen collaborations, and champion Africa’s leadership in global digital health.

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