Kwara State to Launch Electronic Medical Records System

The Kwara State Government is set to phase out paper-based medical records in state-owned hospitals, introducing an electronic medical records system to improve patient care and modernize healthcare delivery. This initiative was approved by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and will be implemented through the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board under the HOPE-PHC Project.

Staff training is scheduled to commence in November 2026. According to the board’s Press Secretary, Adamu Sabi, the initiative aims to enhance administrative efficiency, strengthen patient information management, and promote digital transformation within the public healthcare system.

The electronic medical records system is expected to reduce reliance on paper documentation, improve access to medical histories, and support evidence-based decision-making. The Executive Secretary of the board, Abdulraheem Malik, praised the governor for this initiative, calling it a significant milestone towards a more efficient public healthcare system.

The board is committed to collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and improve service quality in public hospitals.