The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken another innovation in healthcare service to Akure, capital of Ondo State, with the commissioning of E-health technology.
The e-Health project was commissioned today, May 29, by the NCC Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Aminu Maida, at the State Specialist Hospital, Akure, Ondo State.
Speaking at the commissioning, Dr. Maida said the innovation attested to the collective efforts of the NCC 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.
He said that the completion of the e-Health Project in Akure is a testament to the NCC’s commitment to driving innovation, research and growth in the nation’s digital economy.
“This is two-pronged: First, ICT can better integrate the health sector into the digital economy to enjoy the ubiquity that other sectors of the economy already benefit from. “Secondly, 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.”
De. Maida is hopeful that with its successful take-off, the project would further promote the NCC’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.
“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, we expect that these will improve patient satisfaction and positive health outcomes. This is because the benefits of this project go beyond the hospital walls to the larger community and set a precedent for other healthcare institutions nationwide.”
The NCC Boss reaffirmed the commitment of the Commission to collaborate with relevant stakeholders for more of such innovative project, acknowledging that the project succeeded because stakeholders such as technology experts and the government worked diligently with NCC.
“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.”
He expressed appreciation to such stakeholders who have contributed to the realisation of the project, saying: “your dedication, expertise and support have been instrumental in bringing this vision to life. It is through such collaborative endeavours that we can continue to drive progress and innovation in our country.”
