Member of Parliament for Lambussie and Parliamentary Select Committee on Health member, Professor Titus Beyuo, has revealed that health personnel at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) are praising the newly introduced digital health platform, describing it as more user-friendly and adaptable than previous systems.
The platform, called the Ghana Healthcare Information Management System (GHIMS), was recently launched by the government to replace the Lightwave Health Information Management System, which had been plagued by technical failures and service disruptions, particularly in the Ashanti Region.
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced a four-week nationwide migration plan, starting with teaching hospitals, regional hospitals, and major district hospitals, before expanding to other district hospitals, clinics, health centres, and CHPS compounds.
GHIMS is designed to ensure reliable electronic health records, reduce patient processing delays, and prevent a return to manual systems that previously slowed healthcare delivery.
Speaking on Channel One TV, Prof. Beyuo said staff at Ridge Hospital were enthusiastic about the new system’s efficiency and flexibility.
“What I can confirm is that our colleagues at Ridge Hospital are jubilating because the new software introduced is more user-friendly. It is very accessible. People can make changes and customise it to institutional demands. I have personally called the Minister of Health to suggest that Korle Bu should be the next place for piloting,” he stated.