My name is Imoh Bassey Essien from Nigeria. I am a Senior Research Assistant at Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre and Specialist Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria. I am a Molecular Geneticist by training, and I am interested in digital healthcare systems and health informatics because of their potential to improve data management, research, and patient care in molecular diagnostics and oncology.
A key challenge in my health system is fragmented health data, with many facilities still using paper-based or non-integrated electronic systems. This limits data sharing, continuity of care, and evidence-based decision-making.
From this program, I hope to learn how to design and implement interoperable digital health systems, strengthen data governance, and use health data effectively to improve healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings.