The Rotary Club of Abuja, Wuse II, has recognized Kola Adegoke, a leading digital health expert and AI researcher, with the Humanitarian Service Award for his groundbreaking contributions to healthcare interoperability, AI-driven precision medicine, and public health innovation.
This award highlights Adegoke’s 20-year legacy in healthcare leadership, including his work at Coasterners Pharmacy, where he has expanded telemedicine and remote consultation services across Nigeria.
A Career Dedicated to Healthcare Innovation
Adegoke’s expertise spans health informatics, AI in medicine, and healthcare policy transformation. With academic credentials from institutions in Nigeria and the United States, he is currently pursuing a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Health Policy and Management.
He is also among an elite group of 2,500 professionals worldwide who hold the Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) certification.
Beyond his professional practice, Adegoke is a peer reviewer for renowned scientific journals such as JMIR and PLOS ONE, where he evaluates cutting-edge research in digital health, AI, and healthcare informatics.
Pioneering Research in Digital Health and AI
Adegoke has authored multiple scholarly publications focusing on AI in precision medicine, healthcare interoperability, and digital mental health solutions. Some of his key works include:
- “The Future of AI in Precision Medicine: Explainability, Data Privacy, and Ethical Considerations” – Exploring AI-driven healthcare models and their implications.
- “From Crisis to Recovery: Exploring the Demand Surge for Mental Health Services in Alberta, Canada” – Examining the role of digital health interventions in mental health services.
- “Interoperability in Digital Healthcare: Enhancing Consumer Health and Transforming Care Systems” – Advocating for policy reforms to enable secure and accessible health data sharing.
Recognizing Impact in Healthcare Transformation
Speaking on the recognition, Rotarian Obiageri C. Henshaw, PHF, President of the Rotary Club of Abuja, Wuse II, stated:
“Kola Adegoke’s contributions have transformed healthcare systems, ensuring better accessibility and innovation in digital health and AI.”
In response, Adegoke expressed his gratitude, saying:
“This award reaffirms my mission to harness digital health and AI innovations to improve patient outcomes, bridge healthcare disparities, and drive global health policy reforms.”
As a pioneer in digital health and AI, Adegoke continues to shape the future of healthcare through research, innovation, and policy transformation, driving the evolution of modern medicine.
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