Ahead of this year’s Global Digital Health Forum (GDHF 2025) in Kenya, eHealth Africa in collaboration with key regional partners, say they will spotlight the critical role of digital platforms in driving positive behavioural change among adolescents across Africa.
Blueprint report that eHealth Africa is in partnership with Bay Area Global Health Alliance, Reach Digital Health, Population Services International and Africa Hub for Innovation and Development will also host a breakfast salon session titled, “Digital Interfaces to Spur Behaviour Change in Health Among Adolescents in Kenya and Beyond.”
The high-impact session will include a live product showcase by consortium partners, a panel conversation featuring sector leaders and collaborators, and dedicated youth engagement to elevate the perspectives and experiences of young people.
Designed as an energizing breakfast salon, the event aims to build momentum, strengthen collaboration, and advance a collective vision for digital health innovation that places young people at the centre, recognizing them as one of Africa’s greatest drivers of future progress.
The Executive Director of eHealth Africa, Atef Fawaz, said that as a leading voice in the digital health space, eHealth Africa is one of the few organizations implementing interventions that combine digital innovation, adolescent behaviour change, and climate-resilient strategies.
He said, “Our participation in the upcoming GDHF 2025 reflects a strong demonstration of our institutional capacity, technical expertise, and commitment to driving transformative impact across multiple areas of public healthcare on the continent.”
Also, eHealth Africa’s Director of Partnerships and Programs, Ota Akhigbe, the organization will be making a bold statement that inspires important actions and promotes social behaviour change among Africa’s ever-growing young population.
She said the African continent has the opportunity to harness the potential of its adolescent population, particularly through the optimal use of digital tools that promote health equity.
