By The Nigerian Communications Commission has unveiled an e-Health Project at the State Specialist Hospital, Akure, Ondo State, a move, which the Commission said attests to our collective efforts to harness the power of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to improve and revolutionise the health sector in Nigeria in a manner that better serves citizens.
The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida while unveiling the project stated that the completion of this e-Health Project is a testament to the Commission’s commitment to driving innovation, research, and growth in the nation’s digital economy.
According to him, ICT can better integrate the health sector into the digital economy to enjoy the ubiquity that other sectors of the economy already benefit from stressing that healthy citizens contribute better to the digital economy even as they access care from e-health platforms.
“We thus enhance the quality of medical services and ensure that services are accessible to all, regardless of geographical location, by integrating advanced ICT solutions into healthcare”, he said.
He added: “We are hopeful that with its successful take-off, this project will further promote the Commission’s drive to speed up the adoption of ICT in the health sector. The implementation of e-health solutions will streamline medical processes, enhance patient care, and facilitate the efficient management of health records.”
Maida expressed confidence that with the State Specialist Hospital in Akure now equipped with innovative technology that enables healthcare professionals to deliver timely and accurate diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care, there would be improve patient satisfaction and positive health outcomes.
He noted that the benefits of this project go beyond the hospital walls to the larger community and set a precedent for other healthcare institutions nationwide.
“The project succeeded because of stakeholders who worked with NCC, including technology experts and the government. This collaboration has created a model that can be replicated and scaled to other regions, ensuring that the advantages of ICT in healthcare are felt nationwide”, said Maida.
