Zamfara gov't digitalises public healthcare system

The Zamfara State Government launched a digital health initiative to improve healthcare delivery across hospitals and health facilities. Health Commissioner Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun announced the initiative during a stakeholders' meeting in Gusau. She said digitalization is necessary to improve access to quality healthcare, strengthen disease surveillance, enhance data management, and support evidence-based decision-making. Challenges include fragmented digital systems, limited interoperability, and poor digital literacy among health workers.