The Uniccon Group of Companies says Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven diagnostics will transform healthcare delivery across Africa.
The Chairman of Uniccon Group and Founder of MySmartMedic, Prof. Chuks Ekwueme, stated this in an interview with journalists on Friday in Abuja.
Ekwueme spoke ahead of the Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Telemedicine and Digital Health Access in Africa, organized by MySmartMedic and scheduled to hold in Abuja on Nov. 25.
The programme, themed “Telemedicine and Digital Health Access in Africa,” will bring together government leaders, regulators, healthcare executives, innovators and development partners to collectively reimagine the future of health service delivery on the continent.
Ekwueme said the rapid evolution of digital technology had presented Africa with an unprecedented opportunity to transform its healthcare systems, bridge long-standing gaps and deliver quality medical services to all communities.
“Africa is at a turning point where innovation must translate into impact. For too long, millions have been excluded from timely, quality medical care due to distance, cost or infrastructural limitations,” he said.
“Telemedicine offers a lifeline that can democratize access, strengthen national health systems and save lives. MySmartMedic is committed to championing this shift by bringing together the brightest minds capable of influencing policy, driving investment and accelerating adoption.”
He described MySmartMedic as a next-generation telemedicine platform developed by Uniccon Group to improve access to quality healthcare across Africa, serving as a reliable, intelligent digital health companion for individuals, families and institutions.
According to him, the platform integrates advanced AI capable of enhancing medical triage, supporting early diagnosis, providing personalized care recommendations and enabling seamless referral pathways.
“With AI-powered features, virtual consultations, remote monitoring and secure digital health records, MySmartMedic delivers an innovative, holistic solution for patients and healthcare providers,” he said.
Ekwueme added that AI integration was not merely an added feature but a transformative leap for Africa’s health ecosystem.
“MySmartMedic is engineered with AI-driven diagnostic assistance to ensure faster, more accurate guidance, especially in emergency and rural settings where access to specialists is limited,” he said.
He said the platform’s objective was to ensure healthcare remains accessible, affordable and responsive.
According to him, MySmartMedic aims to promote regulatory frameworks for safe and scalable telemedicine adoption, drive digital health inclusion for underserved populations, accelerate AI integration for improved diagnostics, and strengthen collaboration among policymakers, investors and healthcare leaders.
“It will lay the foundation for a continent-wide ecosystem where technology and medical expertise work hand in hand to reduce preventable deaths and enhance the quality of life,” he added.
