Kano State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with E-Health Africa to digitize the state’s health sector for improved information and communication technology infrastructure.
DAILY NIGERIAN reports that the agreement was jointly signed by the state’s Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation at EOC center, Abdullahi Wase Hospital in Kano on Monday.
At the signing ceremony, the Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Yusuf Labaran, described the collaboration as a landmark development in the state’s pursuit of digital healthcare reforms.
“All hospitals in Kano will soon be digitally linked for seamless communication and coordination,” he said.
“This move will not only strengthen healthcare delivery but also significantly ease access to services, especially in underserved areas.”
Mr Labaran noted that the new system would enable better tracking of patient data, improve hospital management, and facilitate faster response to health emergencies.
Taking a broader view, the Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Yusuf Kofarmata, highlighted that the partnership reflects the state’s broader vision to embed science and innovation in governance.
“Our ministry’s mandate is to deploy innovation across sectors—health, education, commerce, and environment,” Mr Kofarmata said.
“This MoU with E-Health Africa will serve as a foundation for building smarter, more responsive public institutions.”
He disclosed that the initial agreement will span 12 months but is subject to renewal based on the progress and evolving needs of the state.
Executive Director of E-Health Africa, Atef Fawaz, commended the Kano State Government for its leadership and commitment to leveraging technology in healthcare, noting that E-Health Africa—headquartered in Kano—has long sought to expand its homegrown solutions within the state.
“This is more than a project; it’s a transformational shift in how healthcare can be managed through technology,” Mr Fawaz said.
“Our goal is to improve how data is collected, analyzed, and used to inform decisions. That ultimately leads to smarter policies and better outcomes for the people.”
He emphasized that E-Health Africa would bring in technologies that have already been tested in other regions, but these tools would be customized in collaboration with state officials to reflect Kano’s unique needs.
“We co-design with our partners. This ensures sustainability and ownership, which are essential for long-term success,” he added.
The partnership, officials said, also serves as a model for how development organizations and subnational governments could jointly address systemic challenges through innovation.
