By Jibril Abdul Mumuni
Accra, April 30, GNA – As stated by Dr. Koku Awoonor Williams, the Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Health, digital innovation plays an essential part in enhancing healthcare services, notably within Ghana’s underprivileged and remote areas.
The consultant emphasized that technology-based approaches such as telemedicine, digital patient files, and portable healthcare options are closing the gap in accessing high-quality treatment.
He delivered these comments during a prestigious health summit at the University of Ghana, which focused on the topic, “Promoting Evidence-Based Innovations to Strengthen Health Systems Across Africa.”
The conference served as a forum for sharing knowledge, highlighting the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration to speed up healthcare advancements throughout Africa.
Dr. Williams highlighted that Ghana, similar to numerous Sub-Saharan African countries, encountered considerable hurdles within its healthcare system, such as inadequate staffing levels, infrastructure constraints, and economic obstacles.
The consultant pointed out though that digital advancements were demonstrating their power to revolutionize solutions for these challenges.
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) have enhanced data-backed decision-making and consistent care across various healthcare facilities.
Telemedicine and mHealth solutions offer specialized care and health data to individuals in remote locations, minimizing the necessity for extensive travel.
“Additionally, integrated digital systems track disease patterns, enabling proactive responses to emerging health threats,” he said.
The consultant additionally highlighted progress in emergency medical care, with digital systems currently allowing for immediate collaboration between ambulances and hospitals.
“GPS tracking and digital dispatch systems guarantee quicker response times, whereas interoperable systems enable emergency personnel to retrieve patient records during crises,” he stated.
Professor Ayaga Agula Bawah, who leads the Regional Institute of Population Studies, mentioned that innovation provides health professionals with the chance to discover more effective methods for delivering healthcare services.
“So, innovation allows us to be able to explore new ideas and new ways of doing things, and then to be able to see how those new ways can improve the system. And so, within the health sector, innovation is very critical to implementation and health development,” he said.
He mentioned that embracing digital advancements in health systems could aid in identifying and tackling significant deficiencies or requirements within the current healthcare framework.
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