The Lagos State Government has unveiled the Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP) in its health sector.
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made this known in an X post on Tuesday.
“Today, I witnessed the signing of a Concession Agreement between the Lagos State Government and Interswitch for the implementation of the Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP).”
The digital platform signifies the commencement of a comprehensive technological overhaul in the state’s health sector.
The initiative is aimed at enhancing residents’ access to healthcare services.
According to Sanwo-Olu, the platform represents a significant and innovative approach to utilizing technology for accessing health information.
This will further deliver numerous benefits and eliminate payment barriers, encouraging citizens to engage with the process actively.