Equatorial Guinea is participating in Africa's first health data forum, a continental initiative to strengthen health information systems.

Equatorial Guinea is participating in the First African Health Data Forum, held November 10–12 in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme “Better Data, Better Health for All.” The country is represented by the national director of the Health Information System at the Ministry of Health and Health Infrastructure.

This first edition of the Forum, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) together with its regional and international partners, is a continental initiative aimed at driving the transformation of health information systems and strengthening the strategic use of data to improve the health of African populations.

The meeting brings together representatives from ministries of health, regional organizations, technical institutions, and development partners to assess the state of health information systems in Africa, identify key challenges, and establish common priorities for moving toward more integrated, reliable, and sustainable systems.

Among its main expected outcomes is the development of a continental roadmap for health data, aimed at improving the interoperability of digital platforms, coordinating investment and strengthening countries’ capacity to use quality information in health planning and decision-making.

The discussions center on five priorities: governance and strengthening of information systems, data interoperability, the use of evidence for decision-making, the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence, and the sustainability of investments in digital health.

Equatorial Guinea’s participation allows for follow-up on continental initiatives related to digital transformation and strengthens the exchange of experiences and technical cooperation to continue improving the National Health Information System.

The availability of reliable, timely, and high-quality data is an essential tool for identifying the population’s needs, strengthening epidemiological surveillance, improving service planning, and guiding public policies toward more effective and equitable health outcomes.

Through its participation in this first edition, Equatorial Guinea joins the continental effort to consolidate more robust, connected, and sustainable health information systems as a foundation for advancing toward Universal Health Coverage.