Nigeria is shifting its healthcare strategy from relying mainly on building more hospitals to utilizing digital technology to expand access to quality healthcare, as the country grapples with a shortage of medical professionals, limited funding, and a growing demand for health services.
Kelechi Ohiri, director-general and chief executive officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), said digital health has become a necessity, arguing that Nigeria cannot build enough hospitals or train enough doctors quickly enough to meet the healthcare needs of its rapidly growing population.
Ohiri disclosed this while speaking during a panel session, titled “Technology, Well-being, and the Workforce,” at the BusinessDay 2026 CEO Forum.
While Artificial Intelligence (AI) is attracting global attention, the CEO said Nigeria’s immediate priority should be building a strong digital health ecosystem that allows healthcare providers to reach more people with existing resources.
“A lot of times we think AI is the solution,
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