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  1. Kwara State is receiving support for healthcare infrastructure upgrades through a World Bank-assisted collaborative project.

Kwara State launches digital health initiative to phase out paper records

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 12
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What happened

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Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq approved the introduction of an electronic medical records system across state-owned hospitals in Kwara State. This initiative is designed to phase out paper-based medical records and advance digital transformation in the public healthcare system. The rollout will be managed by the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board under the HOPE-PHC Project, with staff training scheduled to begin in November 2026.

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Why it matters

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The move supports the state's broader effort to modernize healthcare delivery. The electronic system is expected to improve patient information management, promote continuity of care, and support evidence-based decision-making in hospital management.

Kwara State is currently receiving support for healthcare infrastructure upgrades through a World Bank-assisted collaborative project.

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Who's involved

  • AbdulRahman AbdulRazaqApproved the digital health initiative in Ilorin.
  • Kwara StateThe state implementing the electronic medical records system.
  • IlorinThe city where the digital health initiative is being rolled out.
  • Kwara State Ministry of HealthThe primary agency responsible for executing the state's digital transformation.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Kwara State Ministry of HealthSpeculative

    The Kwara State Ministry of Health might face changes in operational costs and administrative processes due to the shift to digital records.

  • The College of Health Sciences could see increased demand for digitally skilled healthcare professionals.

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