Dr. Sunny Ibeneme
Digital Health Specialist
01
AI/ML for Health Analytics

Applying machine learning and big data analytics (Python, R, SAS, Power BI) to unlock insights for outbreak response, surveillance, and programme performance. Developing AI-enabled decision-support platforms that translate complex multi-source health data into near-real-time actionable intelligence for policymakers.

Active
PythonRPower BIDecision Support
02
Cross-border Digital Health Governance

Led implementation of a cross-border telehealth system for migrants across Asia-Pacific, including policy and regulatory harmonisation, health workforce registries, and health information exchange standards. Co-developing governance frameworks for equitable cross-border data sharing under WHO and Africa CDC mandates.

Ongoing · WHO & Africa CDC
TelehealthPolicyMigrant Health
03
Disease Surveillance & Epidemic Intelligence

Designing and deploying AI/ML-powered surveillance systems for real-time outbreak detection and response. Work includes redesigning national COVID-19 surveillance workflows (Lesotho), AVADAR geo-spatial AFP detection (Nigeria), and building automated multi-source data integration platforms across WHO AFRO member states.

Active · WHO & World Bank
AI/MLOutbreak ResponseAVADAR
04
Health Data Interoperability

Developing and implementing open-standards interoperability frameworks using FHIR R4, HL7, LOINC, IHE, and CQL. HealthBridge work connecting siloed national HIS ecosystems. Supported 47 WHO AFRO member states in aligning national digital health architectures with international interoperability standards.

Active
FHIR R4HL7OpenHIEOpen Standards
05
Immunization Information Systems

Led $18M Japan-funded rollout of electronic immunization registries (EIR), community-based IS (eCBIS), and integration with national CRVS systems across 10+ Asia-Pacific countries. Developing real-time dashboards for vaccine coverage monitoring, zero-dose children identification, and supply chain performance.

Active · UNICEF / Gavi
EIReCBISDHIS2Zero-Dose Communities
06
GIS & Digital Geo-microplanning

Applying GIS-based spatial analytics and digital geo-microplanning to identify and reach zero-dose and missed communities with immunization services. Includes updating national georeferenced Community Health Worker registries on DHIS2 and conducting targeted capacity-building workshops across Asia-Pacific.

Ongoing
ArcGISQGISGeo-microplanningLast Mile Reach

$100M+

Total digital health portfolio managed as lead across UNICEF, WHO and World Bank engagements

40+

Countries supported across Africa, Asia and the Pacific

47

WHO AFRO Member States supported with national digital health platforms