Kwara to Introduce Electronic Medical Records Across State-Owned Hospitals

Kwara State is set to introduce electronic medical records across its state-owned hospitals in a move aimed at modernising healthcare delivery and improving patient information management.

The initiative, approved by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, will be implemented through the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board under the HOPE-PHC Project.

According to the state government, the electronic system is expected to reduce dependence on paper-based records and make it easier for healthcare workers to access patients’ medical histories when providing treatment.

The digital platform is also expected to help medical personnel manage patient information more efficiently, potentially improving coordination between healthcare workers and supporting continuity of care.

The planned rollout builds on an earlier digitalisation pilot involving six hospitals. Lessons from that phase are expected to inform the wider implementation across the state’s public healthcare facilities.

Staff training is scheduled to begin in November 2026, ahead of the broader rollout. Preparing healthcare workers to use the system effectively will be an important step towards ensuring that the technology delivers its intended benefits.

However, the success of the initiative will depend on effective implementation, adequate staff training and reliable systems for storing and accessing medical records. Protecting patients’ sensitive health information from unauthorised access will also be essential.

If properly implemented, the electronic medical records system could help Kwara’s public hospitals improve information management, strengthen coordination among healthcare workers and support more consistent patient careKwara to Introduce Electronic Medical Records Across State-Owned Hospitals