The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for the development, coordination, and integration of electronic health services across the country.
The proposed legislation aims to provide the legal foundation for a technology-driven healthcare system, promoting the use of digital tools such as telemedicine, electronic medical records, and other e-health services to improve access and the quality of healthcare delivery.
Following debate on the bill, the Senate referred it to the relevant committee for further legislative work and consideration.
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