Vice President and NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is set to launch the government’s latest digital health initiative, E-Health, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. This initiative, which Dr. Bawumia has teased for some time, promises to revolutionize patient record management in Ghana by transitioning from analogue to electronic systems.
The E-Health digital solution, developed by Lightwave e-Health Solutions in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, is the first of its kind in Africa. It aims to create a comprehensive electronic medical record and patient management system, integrating protocols from Ghana’s Disease Surveillance Unit.
Under the E-Health initiative, patient records from teaching, regional, and district hospitals will be digitized and interconnected, allowing for seamless access to medical files across the country. This means patients transferring between hospitals will no longer need to carry their medical files with them, enhancing convenience and efficiency.
This launch builds on previous innovations introduced by the Akufo-Addo government, including the drone medical delivery service and the E-Pharmacy, which have already improved access to essential medical supplies and medications across Ghana.
Dr. Bawumia, who has been a key proponent of these digital health advancements, expressed optimism about the initiative’s potential impact on healthcare delivery in Ghana. He emphasized that the system will provide healthcare professionals with real-time access to patient records, improving decision-making and patient safety.
Source: DEW360.NET
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