GoMed and UNFPA Unveil Digital Health Platform for Students of the University of Lagos

In August 2026, GoMed Nigeria partnered with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Lagos State Government to unveil a digital self-care platform which has been developed to enhance access to sexual and reproductive health services for the students at the University of Lagos. This platform intends to resolve the issues that prevent Nigerian youth from benefiting from important health products and information, including expenditure, distance, taboo, false information, and privacy issues.

Poor access to sexual and reproductive services can lead to unwanted pregnancies, dangerous abortions, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and the hampering of students’ education. This platform allows the students of the University of Lagos to use contraceptives and other sexual and reproductive health products for free, which are supplied via the Lagos State Ministry of Health and UNFPA.

It also allows students to get discounts on specific health commodities and receive deliveries discreetly to their campus and hostels. It provides sexual and reproductive health information and professional guidance via UNFPA’s SoftLife 247 and U-Plan platforms. It helps the students interact with family planning experts to procure correct data and resolve their issues.

Students are also allowed to interact with GoMed pharmacists for discreet guidance on medicines and various other health commodities, offering professional guidance via a digital platform. According to Anthony Edeki, the CEO of GoMed Nigeria, this platform has been developed to offer reliable health guidance, vital products, and expert support to students.

Impact on the Healthcare Industry

According to Precedence Research, the launch of the digital self-care platform is expected to positively impact the healthcare industry. This is due to the fact that it helps enhance healthcare access for the students of the University of Lagos. Such an initiative holds significant importance as a significant proportion of the African population is underserved in terms of healthcare facilities. This platform will allow the students to receive guidance and products to ensure safe sexual and reproductive practices.

Impact on the Sexual Wellness Products Market

The global sexual wellness products market size is estimated at USD 27.22 billion in 2025 and predicted to increase from USD 29.29 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 56.27 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 7.53% from 2026 to 2035.

According to Precedence Research, the introduction of the digital self-care platform is expected to benefit the sexual wellness products market. This platform intends to improve awareness among the students of the University of Lagos regarding sexual and reproductive health. It also enhances access to health commodities and professional guidance. This will lead to a rise in demand for sexual wellness products as more and more Nigerian youth become aware of appropriate practices. 

Impact on the Healthcare Cybersecurity Market

The global healthcare cybersecurity market size is valued at USD 31.90 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 37.32 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 142.45 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 16.12% from 2026 to 2035.

According to Precedence Research, the launch of the digital self-care platform is expected to positively impact the healthcare cybersecurity market. This is because it focuses on sexual and reproductive guidance and commodities, which are mandated to be kept discreet. It contains private health data of the students, and thus any data breaches can be disastrous to the students as well as to the providers’ reputation. Such data is at significant risk of cyberattacks as it can be misused by attackers in many ways for monetary benefit. This helps explain why such digital platforms adopt advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect important workflows and data. Such solutions can simulate cyberattacks to detect any loopholes in the digital system, provide real-time visibility into online user activity, and secure any vulnerable digital endpoints.

About GoMed Nigeria

GoMed Nigeria is a prominent online pharmacy that collaborates with local pharmacists to offer their experience to users at home. The company has developed innovative digital platforms to improve access to healthcare products and services in Nigeria. GoMed Nigeria offers safe and reliable medicines and healthcare products via its verified pharmacy ecosystem. 

The company has partnered with more than 100 pharmacies and supports 3 UN Sustainable Development Goals. GoMed is an entity owned by European organizations, and it brings the knowledge of professionals in Finland, the Netherlands, and Nigeria. The company has a diverse workforce that has one mission of digitizing the access to reliable and affordable health products for all citizens of Nigeria.