The Ghana Health Information Management System (GHIMS) is currently in active use at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced.
This makes it the first time the health sector is using a state-owned digitisation for patient records system.
The Minister made the disclosure during his visit to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) to inspect key units and interact with management and staff.
The initiative, Mr. Akandoh explains, forms part of the government’s move to secure a permanent, state-owned electronic health information platform that protects patients’ data and enhances efficient service delivery.
He explained the need for the state to own both the software and hardware that support digital medical records, considering the recent disruptions in the country’s electronic health systems.
This, Akandoh averred, will ensure system stability, protect patient information, and allow seamless integration with future service providers.
He also stressed the need for professionalism and respect in service delivery, urging health workers to uphold the dignity of all patients as the government works to improve the working environment within health facilities.
The Minister acknowledged that ongoing reforms may present challenges, but insisted they are necessary to achieve equitable distribution of health workers and improved healthcare delivery nationwide.
He called for constructive engagement, unity of purpose, and a shared commitment to delivering the highest standards of care to the Ghanaian population.
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