HELINA

Professionalizing Digital Health and Health Informatics in Africa

HELINA stands for HEaLth INformatics in Africa.

HELINA is the Pan African Health Informatics Association and the African regional representation in the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA).

Its mandate is to support African countries towards digital health transformation through professionalising health informatics, creating knowledge and evidence to inform responsible investments and effective implementation of digital interventions, services and applications in health.

HELINA does this through …

Capacity Building & Adaptive Technical Assistance

Capacity building and adaptive Technical Assistance to accelerate the adoption of innovative and sustainable digital interventions, services, and applications in health (DISAH).

Development of Knowledge Products & Exchange Platforms

Development of Knowledge products and Knowledge exchange platforms to generate evidence-based research and collate insights to drive meaningful uptake of Biomedical and Health Informatics including Digital Health.

Fostering Partnerships through increasing membership

Fostering partnerships through increasing membership to HELINA, nurturing collaboration and cross-learning by promoting regional convenings, uniting both private and public stakeholders in Digital Health, to drive scalability, sustainability and resilience.

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Who We Are

HELINA stands for HEeaLth INformatics in Africa.We are the Pan African Health Informatics Association and the African regional representation in the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA).

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Vision

HELINA envisions a future where healthcare systems in Africa are transformed and strengthened by the seamless integration of innovative standards-based digital health solutions. By embedding digital health into every aspect of care, we aspire to improve access, enhance quality, and ensure equity for all, fostering a healthier and more connected continent.

Mission

HELINA's mission is to advance the professionalisation of digital health and health informatics across Africa by promoting standards-based, interoperable systems. We foster excellence by providing a collaborative platform for research, education, and implementation of health informatics solutions. Through capacity building, professional development, and strategic partnerships, we empower members with expertise and resources to establish sustainable, professional digital health practices that meet Africa's unique healthcare needs.

01. Flexi-Learn

Flexible, accessible, self-paced courses designed to fit your busy life.

02. Educational Programs

Knowledge is Power
Broadening your view on the African health informatics sector

03. Collaborative Networks

Strength is numbers.
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Core Values

HELINA aligns closely with the vision and mission of IMIA, embracing its shared values and principles. Our approach is pragmatic, grounded in real-world applications and informed by Africa’s unique opportunities and challenges. We prioritise collaboration, local relevance, and service to stakeholders as we strive to advance health informatics in the region.

Transparency

We foster openness in our collaborations with stakeholders, building trust to advance capacity building, the implementation of digital interventions, services, and applications in health (DISAH) and meaningful research and evaluations that serve the African continent.

Accountability

We commit to mutual accountability, ensuring that HELINA and its member societies work together to achieve their respective visions with measurable outcomes. .

Integrity

We uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, guided by the IMIA Code of Ethics for Health Information Professionals, ensuring responsible and equitable practices.

Relevance

We focus on practical, context-specific solutions that address the unique needs of African health systems while fostering health informatics research that respects cultural values and promotes sustainable impact.