African technology leader Interswitch has reinforced its dedication to accelerating digital transformation within Nigeria's healthcare industry. The company made this commitment during its prominent participation at the 111th regular meeting and 2025 Annual Conference of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Managing Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria, held in Enugu.
Innovative Solutions for Healthcare Challenges
Interswitch showcased a comprehensive suite of digital health solutions specifically designed to tackle persistent issues in hospital administration, data management, and patient accessibility. According to Babatunde Fadeyi, Vice President, Health Ecosystem (Public Sector) at Interswitch Industry Ecosystem & Platforms, the company's mission extends beyond technology development to creating interconnected, data-driven healthcare ecosystems throughout Nigeria.
"At Interswitch, we are not just building technology, we are building bridges between care providers, patients, and policymakers," Fadeyi emphasized during the conference. He further explained that through platforms including HIMS, eClinic, and Smarthealth, the company enables hospitals and Health Maintenance Organizations to adopt digital transformation, ultimately making healthcare delivery more transparent, efficient, and patient-focused.
Cutting-Edge Digital Health Platforms
The technology firm presented its advanced digital health solutions that promise to revolutionize healthcare operations across multiple institutions:
- Health Information Management System (HIMS): This platform creates a unified digital ecosystem connecting healthcare providers, HMOs, and subscribers, streamlining claims processing, data exchange, and communication throughout the healthcare value chain.
- eClinic: This solution facilitates the transition from paper-based processes to electronic medical records for healthcare centers.
- Smarthealth: This platform equips individuals with tools for telemedicine, medical geolocation services, symptom checking, and personalized wellness tracking.
Industry Recognition and Support
Conference participants, including Professor Emem Bassey, Chairman of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Managing Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals, acknowledged Interswitch's significant contributions to healthcare digitization. They commended the company's ongoing commitment to promoting efficiency and transparency across Nigeria's health system through technological innovation.
The demonstration at the Enugu conference, which took place on November 15, 2025, represents a crucial step forward in addressing long-standing administrative and operational challenges within Nigeria's tertiary healthcare institutions through digital solutions.
