The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) has emphasised the urgent need to leverage the advanced technological infrastructure being deployed by the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) to strengthen service delivery and improve access to quality healthcare for residents.
Speaking during a work visit to LASRRA’s headquarters in Ikeja, on Friday, the team lead by Director of Physical Health, Dr. Oladipupo Olamilekan Abudu highlighted the critical role of data integration in achieving the State’s health objectives under the THEMES Plus Agenda.
He stated that it is no longer sufficient to work in silos, stressing that integrating the Board’s systems with LASRRA’s robust residents’ database will empower LSPHCB with real-time data to make better decisions, deliver targeted interventions, and reach underserved communities more efficiently and effectively.
He also made it known that the Lagos State Government has digitalised 100 Health Care Centres out of over 300, which will be used as a pilot test. “The world is a global village to the extent that we need one another to achieve greatness”, he said.
According to him, LASRRA’s digital infrastructure, which includes a comprehensive residents’ database, biometric verification, and geolocation capabilities, offers a reliable platform that can revolutionise the way health services are planned and delivered at the primary level.
In his words, “If the Health Care Board is eventually onboard, this will bring numerous advantages such as Efficient Patient Identification, which would ensure that residents with LAG-ID cards can be uniquely identified at primary health facilities, ensuring accurate medical records and continuity of care”.
“It will improve Resource Allocation. Data-driven insights will enable equitable distribution of medical supplies, personnel, and outreach programs across Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas.
“Moreover, it will enhance Health Insurance Coverage whereby the integration will facilitate seamless enrollment and tracking for the Lagos State Health Management Agency.
