At the recently concluded 13th MUHAS Scientific Conference, held at the Mloganzila Campus in Dar es Salaam, our very own Jonas Mwambimbi delivered a groundbreaking presentation under the Cross-Cutting: Ethics, AI & Technology theme. His talk, titled “Revolutionizing Clinical Data Management for Improved Patient Outcomes: Unveiling the Power of Integrated Electronic Medical Records,” focused on the transformative role of integrated digital health systems in enhancing care quality and operational efficiency.
Key Highlights from the Presentation
🔹 Introducing iCareConnect
iCareConnect is a robust digital health platform integrating:
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Hospital Management Information System (HMIS)
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Laboratory Information System (LIS)
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Pharmacy Management System
Built on the OpenMRS platform, iCareConnect leverages a modular architecture and its own user interface (UI) while ensuring strong system interoperability with DHIS2, GePG, NHIF, and mobile services.
🔹 Real-World Impact at UDSM Hospital Centre
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Over 5,000 monthly patients, primarily university students
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Integrated with national systems like GePG and NHIF
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Supporting more than 2,130 staff (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, IT teams, etc.)
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Improved patient record management, workflow efficiency, and regulatory compliance
🔹 Prioritizing Data Security & Usability
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Centralized patient record system
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Enhanced data protection and access control
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User-friendly interface, performance monitoring via Glowroot, and mobile compatibility
🔹 Challenges & Opportunities
Despite its success, challenges remain—such as low computer literacy among staff and complexities in data integration from varied sources. These factors must be addressed to fully harness the potential of EMR systems across the healthcare ecosystem.
📎 Download the Full Presentation
We’re proud to contribute to Tanzania’s journey toward a fully digital, secure, and data-driven health system. For more information about iCareConnect or to request a system demo,
contact us.