HealthTech, NDPR, and Patients’ Rights – Addressing Issues and Opportunities
The one-day Webinar titled “HealthTech, NDPR & Patients’ Rights – Addressing Problems and Opportunities” was put together by the Health & Pharmaceutical Sector and the Data Protection Unit of Jackson, Etti & Edu, a leading Nigerian law firm distinguished for its sector focus and expertise. The firm is also a certified Data Protection Compliance Organization, licensed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), now managed by the Nigerian Data Protection Bureau (NDPB).
The event assembled a panel of distinguished Panelists, stakeholders, and leaders in the healthcare industry to discuss the NDPR and its implications for healthcare professionals. The aim of the webinar was to facilitate an in-depth conversation and analysis of the importance of compliance with the NDPR vis-à-vis the protection of Patient’s rights in an era where the use of technology has become important in the delivery of healthcare services.
The speakers at the event included Dr. Vincent Olatunji (National Commissioner, NDPB); (represented by Dr Babatude Bamgboye); Ms. Florence Abebe (Chief Legal Officer, FCCPC) representing Mr. Babatunde Irukera (Executive Vice Chairman, FCCPC); Dr. Ferdinand Umelo (Medical Director, Cedarcrest Hospital) representing Dr. Felix Ogedegbe (CEO, Cedarcrest Hospital); Ms. Ifeoluwa Olokode (Head, Public Health & Data Partnerships, Helium Health); Mr. Victor Benjamin (Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Remedial Health); Mrs. Ngozi Aderibigbe (Partner and Head of Data Protection Practice, Jackson, Etti & Edu); and Mrs. Chinyere Okorocha (Partner and Head of the Health & Pharmaceutical Sector, Jackson, Etti & Edu). The webinar was moderated by Mr. Ifeanyi E. Okonkwo (Senior Associate, Jackson, Etti & Edu).
The event was divided into four main parts: an Opening Address delivered by Mrs. Chinyere Okorocha, the Panel session which featured in-depth discussions on the topic, a Question & Answer session with participants in the webinar, and a closing remark delivered by Mrs. Chinyere Okorocha.