Blockchain Meets Healthcare: Nigerian Scientist’s Plan to Secure Telehealth Data

Blockchain technology offers a decentralized and tamper-resistant solution to the pressing challenges of telehealth data security. In Nigeria, where telemedicine adoption is rapidly expanding, safeguarding patient data against breaches and unauthorized access is essential for trust and compliance. This paper examines the potential of integrating blockchain with telehealth systems, drawing on Nigerian research contributions, such as the Smart Secure Telehealth (SST) algorithm, and indigenous innovations like the Controlled Isolated Data (CID) protocol. The proposed framework advocates a permissioned blockchain to log telehealth interactions, smart contracts for consent management, and AI-enhanced analytics for data access control. In addition, infrastructural, interoperability, and policy considerations relevant to the Nigerian healthcare landscape are discussed. By combining technical innovation with regulatory alignment, Nigerian scientists and engineers can pioneer secure, patient-centered telehealth platforms that strengthen healthcare delivery and public trust.