Preston Mwiinga is a dedicated researcher, lecturer, and technologist at Eden University’s Department of Computer Science in Lusaka, Zambia, there, he bridges cutting-edge technology with public health equity. His work focuses on harnessing emerging innovations—particularly 5G and AI—to expand healthcare access for women and marginalized communities in underserved regions.
With a Master of Information and Communication Technology and a bachelor’s in computer science (Copperbelt University, 2018), Preston Mwiinga is a Ph.D. Fellow in Information and Communication Technology at Eden University and a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, where he bridges cutting-edge technology with public health equity. His research explores how optimized 5G infrastructure can revolutionize healthcare delivery, with a focus on mobile maternal health platforms, tele-nursing, and intelligent networks designed to support women’s health in urban and peri-urban Africa.
Preston’s research has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as IEEE Access and the International Journal of e-Health and Medical Communications. He actively collaborates with Zambia’s health ministries and ICT organizations to implement smart health solutions, supported by grants like the Zambia ICT Authority’s Research Innovation Award. A member of IEEE, ZIPA, and the African eHealth Network, he combines technical expertise (MATLAB, NS3, AI modeling) with a passion for community-driven innovation.
Beyond academia, Preston advocates for scalable, tech-enabled systems that empower maternal and reproductive health in low-resource settings, ensuring progress reaches those who need it most.
AI and 5G networks for maternal health innovation
Tele-nursing and mobile health platforms in sub-Saharan Africa
Digital equity in women’s healthcare
Leveraging 5G Network Optimization to Improve Maternal Healthcare Delivery in Urban Africa
Maternal healthcare access in African urban centres remains hindered by infrastructural and digital divides. This study examines how AI-optimized 5G networks can enhance mobile health platforms and tele-nursing interventions in Lusaka, Zambia. By analysing latency, signal reliability, and resource allocation across healthcare nodes, the research demonstrates that strategic 5G deployment can:
• Reduce critical communication delays in emergency maternal care,
• Enable real-time diagnostics and remote consultations,
• Support virtual midwifery training to expand skilled care access.
The findings propose scalable 5G frameworks aligned with national digital health strategies, prioritizing women-centred care and equitable connectivity.
Keywords: Maternal Health, 5G Networks, Tele-nursing, Digital Equity, Urban Connectivity, Zambia