MediAID Plus Launches to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Healthcare Infrastructure Post-COVID-19

By Timothy Tokendo

MediAID Plus, a digital healthcare platform founded by Seun Paul Olatunji, was officially launched in Lagos, Nigeria, this 20th day of April 2021, introducing a technology driven solution aimed at strengthening healthcare access, coordination and data management in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The platform was introduced at a time when the pandemic had exposed deep seated gaps in healthcare delivery, including limited digital infrastructure, fragmented patient records and inefficient appointment systems. MediAID Plus was developed to address these challenges through scalable digital tools designed to support both healthcare providers and patients.

MediAID Plus operates as a digital technology startup under the umbrella of Naija Spirit Multimedia Services, a company that has been in operation since 2018. The initiative applies digital infrastructure to healthcare delivery, reflecting a broader shift toward technology enabled public service systems in Nigeria.

Key features of the platform include real time appointment booking, enabling patients to schedule and manage consultations digitally, as well as secure digital records management for hospitals and patients, supporting the transition from paper based systems to centralized electronic health records. MediAID Plus also provides API integration capabilities, allowing healthcare facilities and third party health solutions to securely connect systems, exchange data and streamline clinical and administrative workflows.

According to the developers, these capabilities are designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce delays in care delivery and support continuity of patient information across healthcare providers.

Speaking on the launch, Seun Paul Olatunji said the platform was shaped by lessons from the pandemic. “COVID-19 highlighted the importance of resilient digital infrastructure in healthcare. MediAID Plus was built to support providers and patients with interoperable technology that improves access, coordination and system preparedness,” he said.

Health sector analysts note that platforms such as MediAID Plus signal Nigeria’s growing adoption of digital health solutions in response to challenges highlighted during the pandemic. By prioritising interoperability, digital records and real time access, technology led healthcare platforms are increasingly viewed as critical to strengthening service delivery and long term health system resilience.

Industry observers further note that the launch of MediAID Plus aligns with broader national and continental conversations on digital transformation, positioning healthcare technology as a key component of post-COVID recovery and sustainable development in Africa.