eHealth Africa has signed a tripartite agreement with Kano State Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Science and Technology to digitise the state’s health sector for improved information and communication technology infrastructure.
The agreement was jointly signed by the executive director of eHealth Africa and commissioners from both ministries at the Emergency Operations Centre, Abdullahi Wase Hospital in Kano.
Executive director of eHealth Africa, Atef Fawaz, commended the Kano State Government for its leadership and commitment to leveraging technology in healthcare. “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, analysed, and used to inform decisions. That ultimately leads to smarter policies and better outcomes for the people.”
He added that eHealth Africa—headquartered in Kano—has long prioritised deploying its homegrown digital solutions within the state. “We co-design with our partners. This ensures sustainability and ownership, which are essential for long-term success,” he said, noting that while the technologies have been tested elsewhere, they would be adapted in collaboration with state officials to suit Kano’s specific needs.
At the 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 stated. “This move will not only strengthen healthcare delivery but also significantly ease access to services, especially in underserved areas.”
Dr Labaran also noted that the digital system would enhance patient data tracking, hospital management, and emergency response capabilities.
Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Yusuf Kofarmata, said the agreement reflects the state’s broader vision to integrate innovation across governance. “Our ministry’s mandate is to deploy innovation across sectors, health, education, commerce, and environment,” he said. “This MoU with eHealth Africa will serve as a foundation for building smarter, more responsive public institutions.”
He disclosed that the initial agreement would last 12 months, with the possibility of renewal depending on progress and the state’s evolving needs.
