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MySmartMedic Convenes Leaders in Abuja to Expand African Telemedicine
Next week Tuesday in Abuja, MySmartMedic—a leading African telemedicine platform powered by the UNICCON Group—will host a high-level stakeholders’ roundtable focused on accelerating telemedicine adoption and expanding digital health access across the continent.
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MySmartMedic connects patients to certified doctors instantly through real-time video consultations and an AI-powered chatbot that supports triage and initial health advice.
Driving a New Era of Digital Healthcare in Africa
Speaking ahead of the engagement, Prof. Chuks Ekwueme, Founder of MySmartMedic and Chairman of the UNICCON Group, said the rapid evolution of digital technology provides Africa with an unprecedented opportunity to bridge long-standing healthcare gaps.
“Telemedicine offers a lifeline—one that can democratize access, strengthen national health systems, and save lives. MySmartMedic is committed to championing this shift by bringing together the brightest minds who can influence policy, drive investment, and accelerate adoption,” Prof. Ekwueme noted.
The exclusive, closed-door roundtable will bring together top government leaders, regulators, healthcare executives, technology innovators, investors, and global development partners.
Leveraging AI and Robotics to Expand Health Access
Building on the UNICCON Group’s pioneering work, including the launch of Omeife, Africa’s first humanoid robot, MySmartMedic is positioned to address healthcare access challenges in underserved rural and semi-urban communities across Nigeria.
The event will provide experts and decision-makers with a hands-on demonstration of how MySmartMedic works and its potential to transform healthcare delivery across Africa.
Prof. Ekwueme emphasized the central role of artificial intelligence in MySmartMedic’s architecture:
“The platform integrates advanced AI capable of enhancing medical triage, early diagnosis support, personalized care recommendations, and seamless referrals. AI allows us to close critical gaps in capacity, speed, and precision across the healthcare value chain.”
What MySmartMedic Hopes to Achieve
MySmartMedic expects the engagement to catalyze multi-sector collaboration while strengthening digital health inclusion across Africa. Key objectives include:
- Strengthening collaboration between policymakers, investors, and healthcare leaders
- Promoting regulatory frameworks that enable safe, scalable telemedicine growth
- Driving digital health access for underserved and remote populations
- Accelerating the integration of AI into mainstream clinical decision-making
- Building a continent-wide digital health ecosystem that reduces preventable deaths
Prof. Ekwueme stressed the urgency of unified action:
“Technology is redefining healthcare globally, and Africa must not be left behind. The time to forge strong partnerships and embrace innovation is now.”
MySmartMedic at a Glance
MySmartMedic is a next-generation telemedicine platform developed by the UNICCON Group to improve access to quality healthcare across Africa. The platform features:
- AI-powered triage and diagnostic support
- Instant video consultations
- Remote monitoring
- Secure electronic health records (EHR)
- Support for individuals, families, clinics, and institutions
The platform is designed to be a reliable, intelligent, and accessible digital companion for communities across the continent.
Prof. Ekwueme reiterated the broader vision:
“Telemedicine is not the future—it is the present. With MySmartMedic, we are building more than a platform; we are shaping a new healthcare reality driven by technology and anchored in our shared commitment to human wellbeing.”
