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Dr Jagne bags 2 prestigious int’l awards in 2025

Sep 30, 2025, 11:22 AM | Article By: Abdoulie Nyockeh

Prominent Gambian medical health expert Dr Omar Jagne, Managing Director/CEO of Africmed International Hospital Gambia, has been awarded Digital Health Provider of the Year 2025.

Prior to this latest award, Dr Jagne was recently crowned with an award as Medtech CEO of the Year 2025 in Accra, Ghana. This could be described as unprecedented achievements not only for Dr Jagne and Africmed International Hospital but also for the whole Gambia.

Dr Jagne, a highly respected  medical expert both nationally and internationally, is credited and honoured with such awards  for his  outstanding service, industry experience, outstanding leadership, innovation and efforts in the technology sector, which have earned him such prestigious awards by Africa Digital Economy Awards (ADEA), an initiative of Digital Economy Magazine. 

He received the award during the celebration of ADEA’s 10th edition held at EMARA OLE SEREN in Nairobi, Kenya, on 11 September 2025.

The celebration of the 10th edition of the ADEA was held to promote and reward outstanding innovations tech leaders and organisations - trailblazers shaping the business world with impactful tech solutions that inspire the next generation in building a sustainable business.

Thus Dr Omar Jagne was among distinguished personalities recognised for highly promoting and shaping the business world with impactful tech solutions that inspire the next generations. 

Africa Digital Economy Awards mission is to propel growth in Africa digital economy and to acknowledge those driving this transformation.

The 10th Edition of the ADEA offered an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a historic event that celebrated 10 years of innovation and leadership in Africa’s digital sector.

As the 10th edition milestone resonates, Africa Digital Economy Awards (ADEA) 2025 is not just an awards gala; it is a celebration of ten years of progress in Africa’s digital economy.

The event highlighted how far the continent has come - from nascent tech hubs a decade ago to a vibrant ecosystem of startups, fintech innovators and transformation leaders today. The good progress reinforces the message that digital innovation is now at the heart of Africa’s development, contributing to job creation, poverty reduction, improved service delivery, and the achievement of sustainable development goals.

Participating at the Africa Digital Economy Awards (ADEA) brings immense and invaluable benefits to the participants.\

The ADEA awards gala showcases leadership; creates recognition for organisations’ contribution to Africa’s digital transformation, whether in fintech, cybersecurity, infrastructure or digital innovation.

It also creates opportunity for networking with key stakeholders; for engaging with top policymakers, industry leaders’ investors, and innovators from across Africa’s ecosystem.

The awards allow participants and their organisations gain more visibility, as it elevates company brands in front of influential decision-makers and potential partners who are shaping the future of Africa’s digital economy.

The gala awards has continued to inspire and celebrate success stories and impressive performance in business and service delivery over the years, hence drives Africa’s digital future as it has celebrated the continent’s achievements  over the past decade.\

“In recognition of our outstanding service, industry experience, outstanding leadership, innovation and efforts in the technology sector, the Board of Africa Digital Economy Awards 2025 awarded Digital Health Provider of the Year 2025 to Africmed International Hospital The Gambia,” CEO Omar Jagne.