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The Federal Government has launched a new digital health innovation, the Automated National Standing Orders (NSOs) mobile application, designed to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across Nigeria.
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako unveiled the application in Abuja, describing it as a milestone in Nigeria’s pursuit of efficient, equitable and technology-driven healthcare.
Salako said the mobile app, developed by the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN) with support from the Health Information System Agency (HISA), converts traditional standing order manuals into real-time, interactive clinical tools.
He explained that the innovation aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda, which identifies digitalisation as a key driver of transparency, efficiency and accountability in Nigeria’s health reforms.
According to the minister, the app will improve diagnostic accuracy, promote timely treatment, enhance data traceability and support continuous learning for community health practitioners working in hard-to-reach communities.
He stressed that digitising the standing orders would improve service quality, standardise care delivery, and empower practitioners with evidence-based tools to make informed and life-saving decisions at the grassroots.
Salako said this initiative also reflects the 2017 African Union directive encouraging member states to strengthen the role of community health workers in national systems to ensure fair access to healthcare.
He commended CHPRBN’s registrar, Dr. Bashir Idris, and his team for steering the board’s transformation from analogue to digital processes across licensing, examinations and professional development.
He also praised HISA for providing technical guidance and fostering collaboration that demonstrates the power of partnership in driving innovation and resilience within Nigeria’s healthcare system.
Salako announced that the app is free and mandatory for all registered community health practitioners, with a 24-month transition period before full adoption in 2027.
He said the ministry would continue to collaborate with partners to embed digital innovation, improve data governance, and establish performance-based systems across all health institutions.
The minister urged practitioners to use the tool responsibly, emphasising that its success depends on their professionalism and commitment to improving health outcomes at the community level.
He reaffirmed the government’s dedication to ensuring that every Nigerian child, mother, and family has access to quality, affordable and compassionate healthcare.
Salako said the Automated NSO Mobile App symbolises a digital bridge between policy and practice, ensuring that technology translates into tangible impact for communities and supports the journey toward universal health coverage.
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