To boost public healthcare delivery, the health-tech subsidiary of Interswitch, Interswitch eClat, has deployed its eClinic Electronic Medical Records (EMR) platform across public health facilities in Abia State.
This would be done in phases, with the kick-off phase to span six public health facilities, including three primary healthcare centres, two secondary facilities, and one tertiary hospital, creating an end-to-end digital care pathway that strengthens patient referrals, supports continuity of care, and enables data-driven decision-making across all levels of service delivery.
The EMR solution is built to reduce patient waiting times, strengthen referral processes, and ensure the secure handling of both clinical and administrative data, supported by a hybrid infrastructure that enables local hosting with cloud-based backup.
Officials of the leading African technology company held talks with the state government, especially from the Abia State Ministry of Health in Umuahia.
They discussed the implementation framework, and expected outcomes of the proposed eClinic deployment.
Discussions focused on deploying Interswitch’s eClinic solution in alignment with Abia State’s broader healthcare reform agenda under the current government’s administration, particularly the transition from fragmented, paper-based systems to secure, interoperable digital platforms across public health facilities.
“The Ministry of Health in Abia State is excited about the digitisation of health facilities, starting with Interswitch’s eClinic pilot phase involving three primary, two secondary, and one tertiary health centre.
“This initiative will enhance efficiency, accountability, and patient care by linking records across different levels of care.
“Global evidence shows that digital health improves access, reduces the cost of care, and maximises human resources while personalising services for our people.
“This partnership with Interswitch represents a key deliverable for this administration and aligns with the Governor’s vision for a modern, technology-driven health system,” the Commissioner for Health for Abia State, Mr Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche, said.
“Abia State has demonstrated a strong commitment to innovation and system reform. The alignment of the state’s healthcare priorities with national health digitisation objectives creates a solid foundation for meaningful progress.
“Interswitch’s eClinic platform is designed to improve hospital operations by automating workflows, securing patient data, and providing healthcare managers with reliable insights to guide decisions.
“Beyond improving patient experience, it supports stronger revenue tracking, operational efficiency, and accountability. Our focus is to ensure the success of this pilot phase and deliver tangible improvements across productivity, service delivery, and patient satisfaction,” the Vice President for Health Ecosystem (Public Sector) at Interswitch, Mr Babatunde Fadeyi, stated.