LUSAKA, November 2024—
SMART Zambia’s National Coordinator Mr Percy Chinyama has announced that in a significant milestone for Zambia’s healthcare sector, the Electronic Government Division has successfully connected 1,000 health facilities to the internet nationwide.

“This achievement marks a crucial step towards the government’s ambitious goal of providing internet access to all 3,400 health facilities by the end of 2025.”

Mr Chinyama said this during a kick off meeting for Senior ICT heads from government Ministries and the private sector where he launched the development of the National Electronic Government Enterprise Architecture (eGEA) for the government ICT infrastructure.

“The internet rollout is expected to pave the way for the implementation of SmartCare Pro, revolutionizing the country’s health care services,” he said.

This progress is part of Zambia’s broader efforts to bridge the digital divide and enhance public service delivery.

As Zambia continues to make strides in digital transformation, this development holds promise for improved health care outcomes and enhanced citizen experiences.