Mr. Silvanus Ilomo

Director of ICT - Ministry of Health
Speaker on : Tanzania Digital Health and Innovation Week 2026

About Mr. Silvanus Ilomo


Short Professional Bio for Silvanus Ilomo

He is a digital health and health information systems professional from Tanzania with more than ten years experience in the development, implementation, and coordination of digital health solutions to strengthen healthcare delivery.

His areas of expertise include development of Electronic Health Records (EHR), health information systems integration, digital systems interoperability, telehealth solutions, health data management, and digital health governance frameworks. He has contributed to initiatives aimed at improving the use of technology and health data for better decision-making, service delivery, and patient outcomes.

His focus is advancing interoperable, people-centred and sustainable digital health systems in Tanzania and across Africa, with a focus on translating digital innovation into practical improvements in healthcare.

He brings a strong perspective on the opportunities and challenges of scaling digital health solutions, including infrastructure, capacity building, governance, data exchange, sustainability, and the responsible use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

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