Interswitch to boost public healthcare in Abia with eClinic solutions
Interswitch, through its health-tech subsidiary, Interswitch eClat, has taken a step to advance Nigeria’s public-sector health digitisation following conclusion of a stakeholders’ engagement with Abia State. Discussions focused on deploying
Interswitch, through its health-tech subsidiary, Interswitch eClat, has taken a step to advance Nigeria’s public-sector health digitisation following conclusion of a stakeholders’ engagement with Abia State.
Discussions focused on deploying Interswitch’s eClinic solution to align with the state’s broader healthcare agenda under the government’s administration, particularly the transition from fragmented, paper-based systems to secure, interoperable digital platforms in public health facilities.
The engagement took place ahead of the phased deployment of eClinic, Interswitch eClat’s Electronic Medical Records platform in the state.
The engagement was convened by Ministry of Health in collaboration with Interswitch in Umuahia.
The kick-off will span six facilities, including three primary healthcare centres, two secondary facilities, and a tertiary hospital, creating an end-to-end digital care to strengthen patient referrals, supports continuity of care, and enables data-driven decision-making at all levels of service delivery.
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Prof. Enoch Uche, the commissioner, said the initiative is a milestone in the state’s healthcare, noting importance of private sector collaboration in achieving sustainability.
“The ministry is excited about digitisation of health facilities, starting with Interswitch’s eClinic pilot phase involving three primary, two secondary, and a tertiary health centre. This initiative will enhance efficiency, accountability, and patient care by linking records at different levels of care. This partnership is a key deliverable for this government and aligns with the governor’s vision for a modern, technology-driven health system,” he said.
During technical sessions led by Babatunde Fadeyi, Vice President, Health Ecosystem (Public Sector), Interswitch, stakeholders were taken through the core capabilities of Interswitch’s eClinic platform. These include secure patient record management, ICD-11–compliant diagnosis coding, controlled data update protocols, and integrated billing and reporting tools designed to improve efficiency and accountability across health facilities.
Stakeholders were also briefed on the platform’s governance framework, risk mitigation approach, and phased implementation roadmap. Commenting on the engagement, Fadeyi reaffirmed Interswitch’s commitment to delivering measurable impact through technology-enabled healthcare systems.
Also speaking at the engagement, Dr. Ifeyinwa Blossom Uma-Kalu, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Abia State, highlighted the operational and clinical value of Interswitch’s eClinic initiative, particularly in strengthening referrals, improving revenue management, and expanding access to specialist care.
“This digitisation initiative will help us track our finances and internally generated revenue more accurately while reducing leakages. More importantly, it strengthens our referral system by allowing patient records to move seamlessly from primary to secondary and tertiary care. With a digital framework, healthcare workers in remote communities can access specialist support through telemedicine, helping to save lives and improve outcomes. This is a critical tool in our efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality, and we are eager to see the outcomes of Interswitch’s eClinic,” she noted.
The engagement also addressed key success factors for the project, including power stability, user training, change management, and inter-agency collaboration, with both parties emphasising sustainability and scalability as the project progresses.
