Foday Turay

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Dr. Foday Turay is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of financial technology and public health, with a primary focus on leveraging digital innovations to improve healthcare delivery across Africa. His most-cited work, "Prospects for financial technology for health in Africa" (2022, 10 citations), explores how tools like mobile money and artificial intelligence—originally developed for the financial sector—can be repurposed to address critical health system challenges, from payment infrastructure to data management. This seminal paper has become a foundational reference for scholars and policymakers interested in fintech-enabled health solutions in low-resource settings. Dr. Turay’s research demonstrates how technological cross-pollination between industries can yield transformative outcomes for underserved populations. His work is particularly notable for bridging the gap between financial inclusion and universal health coverage, offering practical frameworks for integrating digital payment systems into health service delivery. As a leading voice in the emerging field of health fintech, Dr. Turay continues to shape conversations around sustainable, technology-driven approaches to strengthening health systems in Africa.