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Following the recent signing ceremony to launch the Lagos State Health Information Platform (Lagos SHIP) platform, Interswitch Group and the Lagos State Government have organised a stakeholders’ engagement forum marking another milestone in the journey towards providing unrestricted healthcare access for Lagos State residents.
Lagos SHIP is a comprehensive digital platform that empowers residents to book appointments, make payments, access medical records, and purchase medications with ease. By leveraging Interswitch’s robust infrastructure, the platform seeks to bridge the gap between patients and healthcare providers, creating a more efficient and seamless healthcare experience.
At a recent stakeholders’ engagement forum, Commissioner for Health, Professor Akinola Abayomi, highlighted the transformative potential of Lagos SHIP. He emphasised the platform’s ability to enhance healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and optimise resource allocation through data-driven insights. Professor Abayomi stressed the importance of collaboration in achieving these goals, stating that Lagos SHIP will streamline operations, reduce administrative burdens, and enable more informed decision-making.
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Dr. Wallace Ogufere, Managing Director of Interswitch, expressed the company’s commitment to improving health outcomes in Lagos State through its healthcare subsidiary, Interswitch e’Clat.
He envisions Lagos SHIP as a model for healthcare systems across Nigeria and Africa, leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) to redefine healthcare delivery.
The stakeholders’ engagement forum provided an opportunity to raise awareness about Lagos SHIP, gather feedback, and address concerns related to data security and privacy. Both the Lagos State Government and Interswitch are confident that the platform will significantly improve the well-being of Lagos residents.
