The Lagos State Authorities has taken vital step towards modernising healthcare supply by digitising 100 Major Healthcare Centres (PHC) services by the deployment of Digital Medical Information (EMR).
The event marked a pivotal milestone within the state’s bold plan to roll out EMRs throughout all 326 PHC centres as a part of a complete digital well being reform technique.
Particular Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Well being, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, at a two-day Progress Assessment Workshop on the Lagos Major Well being Care (PHC) Digitisation Venture in Lagos on Thursday, emphasised that the digitisation of PHCs isn’t just about innovation, however about constructing a wiser, extra sustainable well being system that delivers higher care to Lagosians.
“In the present day, we’re defining the way forward for equitable and accessible healthcare for over 20 million residents of Lagos State. That is our alternative to steer a digital revolution ranging from the first care stage,” she stated.
Organised by the Lagos State Major Well being Care Board (LSPHCB) in collaboration with the Clinton Well being Entry Initiative (CHAI) with help from the Gates Foundation, the workshop introduced collectively key stakeholders to guage the deployment of EMR in digital-enabled PHC services.
Ogunyemi who was represented by Dr. Adeyemi confused that the state’s Digital-enabled PHC Venture is designed to help continuity of care, scale back duplication, and improve data-driven public well being interventions.
“EHRs enhance analysis, monitor affected person outcomes, help referrals, and strengthen our capability for real-time surveillance. However they have to be sustained by strong programs and long-term financing methods,” she added.
Outlining key coverage priorities, the particular adviser disclosed the state’s plan to institutionalise EHR financing by a devoted digital well being funds line, discover progressive public-private partnerships, and combine EMRs with the Lagos State Well being Insurance coverage Scheme.
“We’re working to make sure EMRs are now not donor-dependent pilots however co-financed, locally-owned options embedded in our well being system reform technique,” she affirmed.
Addressing sustainability issues, Ogunyemi highlighted challenges reminiscent of fragmented programs, infrastructure limitations, {financial} constraints, and the necessity for human useful resource capability.
“Know-how alone isn’t sufficient; adoption depends upon individuals. That’s the reason now we have launched the Digital Well being Champions Program to equip our suppliers with the talents and instruments to transition seamlessly,” she famous.
In his tackle, the Everlasting Secretary of the Lagos State Major Well being Care Board, Dr. Ibrahim Mustafa described the workshop as a strategic checkpoint to consolidate the state’s digital well being good points and recalibrate for scale-up.
“That is greater than a evaluate. It’s a second of strategic reflection and alignment towards a shared digital well being future,” he stated.
Mustafa applauded the profitable deployment of the EMR platform throughout 100 PHCs, describing the influence as transformative.
“We’re seeing improved coordination, effectivity, and information integrity on the level of care. Our objective now’s to institutionalise these good points and increase them throughout all 326 PHC services in Lagos,” he acknowledged.
He emphasised the necessity to tackle real-world implementation challenges reminiscent of energy provide, connectivity, and workforce readiness, including that discussions throughout the workshop would form the subsequent section of rollout.
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