Professor Christian Agyare, Provost of the College of Health Sciences at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, has called for enhanced cybersecurity and stricter patient confidentiality measures as healthcare facilities transition to digital records.

He underscored the need to strengthen systems against cyber threats and data breaches to protect sensitive patient information.

Speaking at the hospital’s 2024 End-of-Year Performance Review Conference in Kumasi, Professor Agyare urged the government to invest in cutting-edge technology to improve Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure.

“I commend the government’s forward-thinking in transitioning to a paperless system. However, I urge a heightened focus on cybersecurity and patient confidentiality.

“The National Health Service in the UK recently experienced a cyberattack, and we must take proactive steps to prevent a similar breach in our system,” he cautioned.

He highlighted the hospital’s consistent improvement in patient satisfaction and reaffirmed the commitment to sustaining these gains.

He attributed this progress to the strategic use of Internally-Generated Funds, which have been invested in acquiring critical medical equipment for specialized treatments and introducing initiatives that enhance patient care.