Introduction– Omolabake Fathiat Salako

Introduction– Omolabake Fathiat Salako

by Salako Omolabake Fathiat -
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I am Omolabake Fathiat Salako, based in Lagos, Nigeria. I am currently a Board Director at the Oncology Nursing Society of Nigeria (ONSN) and also Research Associate at InnovateHealth Africa. 

I am a Registered Nurse and Nurse Scientist with a background in clinical oncology and public health strategy. My work has focused on leveraging data to improve patient outcomes, and my experience spans clinical oncology research, digital health and community-led health interventions.

I am interested in pursuing the Clinical Care Delivery (CCD) track. My interest in Informatics stems from the need to bridge the gap between clinical data and real-world patient care. I believe that informatics is the key to optimizing treatment pathways and reducing the systemic burdens faced by patients. I am particularly interested in how digital health tools can be used to track patient-reported outcomes and streamline oncology workflows in resource-constrained settings.

A significant challenge in our health system is the fragmentation of patient data and the resultant time toxicity. Without integrated informatics systems, patients often face delays in diagnosis and treatment due to inefficient communication between providers and a lack of longitudinal data tracking. This disproportionately affects vulnerable populations who already struggle with health equity.

I hope to learn how to design and implement clinical decision-support systems that are specifically adapted for the Nigerian healthcare. I am also interested in gaining the technical expertise needed to transform raw clinical data into actionable insights that can drive both bedside excellence and national health policy.

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Request for collaboration

by Khadijah Adefunke Jimoh -

Hi Omolabake,

It’s great to meet you! I really admire your background in oncology nursing and your work in leveraging data to improve patient outcomes. I also work within oncology research and data quality, so I can strongly relate to your focus on improving how data is used in clinical settings.

I’m particularly interested in your work around patient-reported outcomes. Have you had the opportunity to implement or test any digital tools in this area? I would love for us to connect and possibly collaborate on ideas around integrating data systems or developing simple digital tools to support oncology care.

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Re: Introduction– Omolabake Fathiat Salako

by ADEBANJO OMOLADE -
Hi Omolabake,

It’s great to meet you! I noticed that we both have a background in healthcare, and I can really relate to your experience working in a clinical setting. It’s interesting how our day to day work exposes us to the gaps in data management and healthcare systems.

I’m curious, have you had any experience using electronic health records or digital tools in your workplace? If yes, how effective have they been?

I think it would be great if we could collaborate on ideas around improving patient data systems, especially in low resource settings. I’m really interested in solutions that can make documentation and information sharing more efficient.
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Re: Introduction– Omolabake Fathiat Salako

by Iyanuoluwa Ojo -
Hello Omolabake,

Thank you for sharing such a rich and insightful profile. Your blend of clinical oncology, public health strategy, and digital health experience clearly positions you at the forefront of improving cancer care in Nigeria.

I am particularly struck by your emphasis on “time toxicity” and the fragmentation of patient data. This is indeed a critical issue in our health system, where delays in diagnosis and treatment often stem not from lack of expertise, but from inefficient data flow and poor system integration. Your focus on leveraging informatics to address these gaps especially through tracking patient-reported outcomes and optimizing oncology workflows is both timely and impactful.

Your interest in the Clinical Care Delivery (CCD) track aligns well with your goal of translating data into real-world clinical improvements. The intention to design context-specific clinical decision-support systems is especially commendable, as solutions must reflect local realities to be truly effective.

I also appreciate your systems-level thinking bridging bedside care with policy influence. That dual focus is essential for sustainable change, particularly in resource-constrained settings like ours.

I look forward to learning alongside you and exchanging ideas on how we can collectively advance data-driven, patient-centered care in Nigeria.

Finally, you may recall my mentorship journey with you at the FYNI Academy, where we discussed standardized nursing language and its relationship with electronic health records. I would like to gently revisit that conversation and highlight that standardized nursing language can indeed be instituted in oncology care. This presents an opportunity for us to explore and collaboratively develop a framework that can enhance patient care and improve documentation practices.

Warm regards,
Iyanuoluwa O. Ojo