A trailblazer with 15+ years of advancing Nigeria’s healthcare through Evidence-Based Medicine and technology-driven solutions, Dr. Ekpa merges clinical expertise with digital transformation.
A UN University Global Health scholar, he pioneered Nigeria’s first Telemedicine and eHealth Roadmap and designed the groundbreaking Learning Resource Centre Project to elevate care standards in FCT hospitals. Dr Ekpa is currently the first Vice President of the Society for Telemedicine and eHealth in Nigeria (SfTeHIN), a community of digital health enthusiasts in Nigeria.
Key Impact:
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💡 eHealth Architect: Spearheaded NEPAD’s 2008 pilot eHealth project and developed the Free antenatal care software to support delivering donor-funded antenatal care to rural mothers in FCT.
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🌍 Global Collaborator: Advises 5+ international Health IT firms on deploying EHR systems and scalable telemedicine platforms.
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📚 Advocate for Excellence: Championed Nigeria’s shift to Evidence-Based Medicine, training 1,200+ practitioners since 2015.
Credentials:
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Fellow of multiple national/international health tech organizations.
- Certified expert in Open Source solutions and ERP systems.
“Bridging healthcare gaps isn’t just innovation—it’s a moral imperative.”
