The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Digital Health Interoperability Network (DHIN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital health ecosystem through standards implementation, interoperability, regulatory alignment, and capacity development.
The MoU was signed at the SON Headquarters in Abuja by the Director General/Chief Executive of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, and the Executive Director of DHIN, Dr. Emeka Chukwu.
Under the partnership, both organisations will work together to promote the adoption of SON-approved standards across electronic medical records, laboratory information systems, telemedicine platforms, and other digital health solutions in the country.
The collaboration is also expected to drive the implementation of internationally aligned standards, technical exchanges, and capacity building programmes targeted at improving interoperability, patient safety, quality assurance, and trust within Nigeria’s healthcare ecosystem.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, the organisations reaffirmed their commitment to supporting innovation and ensuring that digital health solutions deployed across the country meet globally accepted standards and regulatory requirements.
The partnership aligns with ongoing national digital health reforms under the Nigeria Digital in Health Initiative and is expected to enhance efficiency, coordination, and service delivery within the healthcare sector.
