(DDM) – The Abia State Government has launched a landmark E-Health Project to modernise healthcare delivery across the state.
DDM gathered that the initiative replaces traditional paper-based medical records with an integrated digital system aimed at improving efficiency and patient care.
Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed the project at a press briefing in Umuahia, noting that the State Executive Council had formally approved the scheme.
He explained that the E-Health initiative forms a central part of the administration’s broader push to build a digital ecosystem that enhances service delivery across all sectors.
“The E-Health project is part of our pioneering effort to establish a digital system that will drive efficiency and quality service delivery in Abia State,” Prince Kanu said.
The initiative combines telemedicine and other digital health technologies to expand access to quality healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
Abia State is implementing the project in partnership with E-Health and Life-Health Hubs, leveraging private sector expertise to ensure operational success.
Prince Kanu also revealed that the House of Representatives Committee on Health Services, led by Hon. Dr Amos Malaji, recently commended the state for its reforms in primary healthcare and universal health coverage.
The federal committee rated Governor Otti’s administration highly during an oversight visit, praising the performance and visible progress in the health sector.
As part of the state’s broader health initiatives, Prince Kanu announced the formal launch of a measles and rubella vaccination campaign targeting children aged nine months to 14 years.
The campaign will be implemented across primary healthcare centres, schools, and other health facilities statewide to strengthen disease prevention efforts.
Newly recruited health workers have undergone orientation and onboarding programs to ensure they understand their duties and institutional processes, according to Kanu.
Commissioner for Health, Professor Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche, described the E-Health project as a cornerstone of Governor Otti’s healthcare reform agenda.
Professor Uche emphasised that the digital platform will address manpower gaps, provide specialist care in hard-to-reach communities, and standardise healthcare services across the state.
He further explained that the system will eliminate inefficiencies associated with paper records, prevent loss of patient data, and reduce delays during follow-up visits.
“With this platform, I can monitor, in real time, activities in all primary healthcare centres, general hospitals, and tertiary institutions across Abia from my office,” Professor Uche said.
The E-Health Project also ensures secure and seamless access to patients’ medical histories, improving continuity of care and enhancing accountability.
DDM notes that Abia State currently has no reported outbreaks of diseases of public health importance, demonstrating the effectiveness of ongoing health reforms.
The government’s digital health initiative is expected to serve as a model for other states seeking to modernise their healthcare systems while maintaining high standards of care.
Governor Otti’s administration has pledged continued investment in technology-driven solutions to strengthen the health sector and expand access to quality healthcare for all residents.
This development places Abia at the forefront of digital healthcare transformation in Nigeria, earning recognition from both federal authorities and the broader medical community.
