Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that it remained committed to harness Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to improve and revolutionise Nigeria’s health sector.
Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Commission, Dr Aminu Maida, stated this at the commissioning of the e-health project of the State Specialist Hospital, Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday.
He also disclosed that the Commission was unrelenting in its commitment to innovation, research and growth of Nigeria’s digital economy.
The NCC EVC/CEO added that the unrelenting collective efforts to harness the power of ICT will revolutionise the health sector in a manner that will better serve the citizens.
The NCC EVC/CEO stated that ICT can better integrate the health sector into the digital economy to enjoy the ubiquity that other sectors of the economy were already benefiting from.
“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,” the NCC boss added.
He expressed optimism that, with its successful take-off, the e-health project at the State Specialist Hospital, Akure 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.
“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,” Maida added.
Reaffirming the commitment of NCC to collaboration and partnership, he said 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.
“Let me conclude by expressing my heartfelt gratitude to all our stakeholders who have contributed to the realisation of this project.
“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,” Maida added.
