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HELINA – Professionalizing Digital Health and Health Informatics in AfricaHELINA – Professionalizing Digital Health and Health Informatics in Africa Home Who We Are What We Do Our Community Our Impact Knowledge Centre HELINA 2025 HAVE A QUESTION? communications@helina.africa Contact Us HELINA Professionalizing Digital Health and Health Informatics in Africa HELINA stands for HEaLth INformatics in Africa. Learn More  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 AssistanceCapacity 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 PlatformsDevelopment 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 membershipFostering 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. Informatics 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). Learn More VisionHELINA 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. MissionHELINA'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 PowerBroadening your view on the African health informatics sector 03. Collaborative Networks Strength is numbers. Be a Member or a Partner and join like-mined industry professionals Africa KNowledge centre Elevate Your Learning Experience with Our Cutting-Edge LMS. GO we are guided by these 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. TransparencyWe 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.   AccountabilityWe commit to mutual accountability, ensuring that HELINA and its member societies work together to achieve their respective visions with measurable outcomes. . IntegrityWe uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, guided by the IMIA Code of Ethics for Health Information Professionals, ensuring responsible and equitable practices. RelevanceWe 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. 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