The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) on Thursday donated an electronic health facility to the State Specialist Hospital in Akure.
Speaking at the event, the Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said that the project would improve and revolutionise the healthcare services in the hospital.
“Today’s commissioning of this e-Health Project 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 completion of this e-Health Project is a testament to the NCC’s commitment to driving innovation, research, and growth in our 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.”
He said the project will enhance the quality of medical services and ensure that services are accessible to all, regardless of geographical location due to integrating advanced ICT solutions into healthcare.
Maida, who was represented by Mr Philip Eretan, the Project Director in NCC, said the project would further promote the commission’s drive to speed up the adoption of ICT in the health sector.
According to him, the implementation of e-health solutions will streamline medical processes, enhance patient care, and facilitate the efficient management of health records.
“With this project 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,” he said.
The NCC Vice Chairman reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to collaboration and partnership with stakeholders.
He said the project succeeded because of stakeholders who worked 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.
“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,” he said.
In his remarks, the Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Dr Adesina Akintan, commended NCC for the project, which he described as wonderful.
Akintan said that the project would enable the health facility to offer improved healthcare through proper data analysis.
He urged the NCC management to train the hospital’s staff to ensure the project’s effectiveness.
