The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, yesterday, Commissioned the e-Health project at the State Specialist Hospital, Akure, Ondo State, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to collaboration and partnership.
In his speech at the event, Maida submitted that the commissioning of the e-Health Project at the State Specialist Hospital, Akure, Ondo State, attested to the 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.
According to him, the completion of that e-Health Project was a testament to the Nigerian Communications Commission’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.
“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”, he said.
He further posited 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, it was expected that those would 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”, he added.
Reaffirming the commitment of the Commission to collaboration and partnership, he said, “The project succeeded because of stakeholders who worked with NCC, including technology experts and the government” adding that “The 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.”
The NCC boss concluded by expressing his heartfelt gratitude to all the stakeholders who had contributed to the realisation of the project, saying, “Your dedication, expertise, and support have been instrumental in bringing this vision to life.”
He also noted that it was through such collaborative endeavours that they could continue to drive progress and innovation in the country.
Photo: Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman, NCC.
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