Dr. Ibrahima Khaliloulah DIA
- Designation Head of Digital Health Department
- Organisation Ministry of Health, Senegal
Dr. Ibrahima Khaliloulah DIA is a distinguished expert in Geography of Health and eHealth, with over twenty-five years of experience in health systems strengthening, digital innovation, and spatial health analytics. As the Head of the Digital Health Department at the Ministry of Health of Senegal, he leads the country’s digital transformation agenda in health, guiding policy formulation, strategy development, and implementation of national digital health priorities. His work focuses on leveraging data and technology to improve planning, governance, and equity in healthcare delivery across Senegal.
A pioneer in the use of geospatial intelligence for health systems management, Dr. DIA serves as the Coordinator of the Health and Digital Health Map of Senegal, a groundbreaking initiative that integrates geographic and digital data to support evidence-based policymaking and resource allocation. This platform has become a cornerstone for national health planning, enabling the Ministry of Health and its partners to identify gaps, target interventions, and monitor progress with unprecedented precision.
Dr. DIA’s expertise extends across health geography, digital health strategy, and systems mapping, where he applies spatial and data-driven methodologies to strengthen national and regional health systems. His contributions have significantly enhanced Senegal’s capacity to design resilient, data-informed policies that improve service delivery and equity.
An active voice in continental and global digital health dialogues, Dr. DIA represents Senegal in key forums and partnerships that shape Africa’s digital health future. His leadership embodies the integration of scientific rigor, technological innovation, and policy vision, positioning Senegal as a model for digital transformation in public health across Africa.