The Minister for Health, Jenista Mhagama, has assured Members of Parliament that the Government is taking significant steps to integrate health information systems across all levels of care from primary health facilities to the national level. This integration aims to accelerate service delivery and reduce healthcare costs for citizens.
Speaking in Parliament today, June 3, 2025, in Dodoma, Minister Mhagama addressed MPs' concerns about the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in improving access to healthcare services.
“It is unacceptable that a patient travels from Songea to Njombe for treatment and undergoes medical tests, only to repeat the same tests in Mbeya or Dar es Salaam. This is a process that could be streamlined through interoperable health systems,” said Minister Mhagama.
She emphasized that the Government is committed to implementing robust, interconnected systems that will not only ease the burden on healthcare personnel but also significantly cut medical costs for patients.
“Our goal is to build a digital health infrastructure that ensures seamless access to patient records and services across the country,” she added, reaffirming the Government’s resolve to transform the health sector through technology.
