The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has launched its Digital Health Programme in order to transform healthcare in the country.
Speaking at the launch, GHS Director-General, Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye, described the programmee as a "pivotal moment" for healthcare in Ghana, aimed at using technology to create an efficient and accessible system for all Ghanaians.
According to Dr Aboagye, digital health was essential in today's world and had the power to change the healthcare landscape by increasing efficiency, expanding access, and improving health outcomes. "This is more than a programme; it's a commitment to better health for every Ghanaian," he emphasised.
He said the Digital Health Programme had already introduced various digital tools and systems, including the District Health Information Management System (DHIMS, Ghana Integrated Logistics Management Information System (GhiLMIS), and Light wave Health Information Management System (LHIMS).