What is the name of your organization?
Institute for Information & Communication Technology
What is the name of your solution?
EMIISUnifiedHIS
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Bridging the gap between Healthcare Stake holders through partnerships, integrated networks and Intelligent Information System
In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?
Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
In what country is your solution team headquartered?
Nigeria
What type of organization is your solution team?
For-profit, including B-Corp or similar models
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What specific problem are you solving?
Fragmented Healthcare: A Looming Crisis in Nigeria's Health Sector
Nigeria's healthcare system faces significant challenges, including fragmented health information and inadequate data management. This affects the quality of care and overall health outcomes, particularly for mothers and infants.
Fragmented health information and lack of credible data hinder effective healthcare planning. Recent statistics reveal Nigeria's concerning prevalence of preventable diseases and medical scenarios.
Nigeria has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with 814 deaths per 100,000 live births (WHO, 2020). The country also has a high infant mortality rate, with 69 deaths per 1,000 live births (UNICEF, 2020). A unified solution is necessary to address these challenges and improve health outcomes. A collaborative effort is needed to unify healthcare facilities, improve data management, and enhance patient care. By working together, we can create a more effective and efficient healthcare system that benefits the entire population.
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What is your solution?
In the implementation of EMIISUnifiedHIS as Benue State Unified Health and Medical Records Management Information System, BSUHMRMIS aims to revolutionize healthcare in Benue State by connecting healthcare stakeholders, including patients, to gather necessary data for planning and prevent fragmented medical histories. This system enables patients to access medical care at any hospital or lab in the state and country, with their information securely shared with healthcare providers using smart devices e.g. mobile phones and computers.
Key Benefits
1. Improved data management: Centralized records facilitate informed decision-making and reduce errors.
2. Enhanced patient care: Healthcare providers access comprehensive medical histories, ensuring better treatment and care.
3. Increased efficiency: Reduced paperwork and streamlined data sharing improve healthcare services.
4. Better planning: Aggregated data informs healthcare policy and resource allocation.
By addressing fragmented medical histories and improving data management, BSUHMRMIS can significantly enhance healthcare outcomes in Benue State. This, in turn, can lead to:
1. Reduced mortality rates
2. Improved disease management
3. Enhanced patient satisfaction
4. More effective healthcare planning and resource allocation
This system has the potential to greatly improve the current health negative index in Benue State and Nigeria at large.
Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?
Our Solution is a unified platform for managing healthcare facilities, staff and patient records securely and efficiently. With BSUHMRMIS, healthcare facilities across Benue State can securely store and access patient records in a unified system. In addition to this, it simplifies the process of registering clinics, hospitals and related facilities, ensuring that only government approved and accredited facilities are on boarded. Information of these facilities is submitted real-time while physical verification is conducted by regulators upon notification. This transparency fosters trust and enhances the overall health ecosystem in the state.
