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As part of its response to the
COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government of Nigeria has announced plans to
deploy information and communications technology (ICT) in the country’s health
sector.
This is part of the plans to
achieve transparency and accountability in health care delivery across the
country.
The Director, Special Projects,
Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Ngozi R. C. Azodoh who represented the
Honourable Minister of Health, Osagie Emmanuel Ehanire revealed this while
speaking at MTN Nigeria’s Revv Programme masterclass on Thursday, September 17,
2020 .
The virtual session themed
‘Bridging the healthcare divide through technology and partnerships’ had in
attendance health sector experts including Chief Executive Officer, Hygeia HMO
Limited, Obinnia Abajue; Chief Operations Officer and Co-Founder, Afya Care,
Kola Oni; Managing Director, Ingress Health Partners, Dr. Orode Doherty and
Chief Executive Officer, Tremendoc Limited, Ugochukwu Chikezie. The session was
moderated by the General Manager, Business Development, MTN Nigeria, Omotayo
Ojulatayo.
According to Azodoh, the federal
government has put structures in place to utilise ICT as part of efforts to
standardise the healthcare system. “The government is working hand in hand with
state governments across the country to maintain transparency and
accountability,” adding that “ICT and other forms of electronic platforms are
currently being improved and expanded following the federal government’s COVID
intervention.”
She also shared that the ministry
is willing to support small businesses in the sector imploring the
participating SMEs to seize the opportunities provided by The Revv Programme.
“I want to ask everyone who is listening to write to the MTN Revv team and say
this is one thing I want the Federal Ministry of Health to do to help my
business then we can engage on how to proceed.”
In her parting remarks, she also
commended MTN Nigeria for providing a platform for SMEs to expand their
capacity. “I must commend MTN for this excellent initiative. It has been very
productive for me and an opportunity to transfer knowledge.”
The Revv Programme is an initiative
from MTN Nigeria to help small businesses rethink and retool their operations
in order to withstand the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic using a four-pronged
approach that includes masterclasses, access to market, productivity tools
support and advisory initiatives.
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