Niger recognises mHealth as a major technological innovation

Niamey, 18 to 20 April 2024 – The first edition of Niger Digital Week (SENUM24) recently took place in the Nigerien capital. Organised by Niger's Ministry of Communication, Posts and Digital Economy, the event brought together a range of influential national and international players in the digital sector, as well as a diverse group of participants including entrepreneurs, investors, students and the general public.

Under the theme "Digital Technology and Sovereignty", SENUM24 focused on celebrating the country's technological progress, stimulating innovation and promoting digital inclusion.

The honour of being the guest country of honour was awarded to Burkina Faso, symbolising the importance of regional collaboration in the digital field.

Launch of the first Niger Digital Week at the Mahatma Gandhi Hall

The event featured a series of keynotes, panels, conferences and exhibitions. Among the participants was mHealth, which had exhibition stands offering attendees the opportunity to discover its innovative potential.

Mr Hamadoun Touré, Minister of Communication of Mali and Mrs Aminata Zerbo-Sabané, Minister of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications of Burkina Faso

Since its introduction in 2018, the MHealth health intelligence platform has been a driver of significant change in Niger's healthcare landscape. Developed by IT engineering company TICANALYSE, MHealth is revolutionising community health information management by enabling the collection, encryption, transmission, processing, analysis, visualisation and sharing of data, thereby promoting informed decision-making and increased efficiency in the healthcare system.

In recognition of its innovative nature, MHealth was awarded second prize by the Prime Minister of Niger, Head of Government Lamine Zeine Ali Mahamane, during this first edition of Digital Week in Niger. This award follows on from MHealth's previous recognition by the Pierre Fabre Foundation in 2019, highlighting its significant impact in the field of health.