25-02-2025
Morocco to Digitize Children's Health Records
Doha – The National Observatory for Children's Rights (ONDE) has announced the launch of a digital child health record project. The announcement came during Monday's celebration of the Maghreb Days for School and University Health under the theme 'Importance of School Vaccination.'
Directed by ONDE President Princess Lalla Meryem, the initiative is being implemented in collaboration with multiple partners, including the Population Department of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, and various pediatric scientific societies.
According to the announcement, the digitalization project aims to provide an integrated digital platform that will give families and healthcare professionals immediate access to children's essential medical information, including complete vaccination records and medical consultations.
The initiative will enhance preventive healthcare by sending automatic reminders for vaccine appointments and medical examinations, ensuring accurate and sustainable monitoring of children's health.
In addition to basic health monitoring, the project will establish a digital channel for distributing health guidelines and providing specialized consultations, particularly in mental health.
This effort specifically targets the prevention of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, learning disabilities, and hyperactivity.
The project represents a qualitative shift in preventive healthcare management for children, improving the efficiency of medical interventions and contributing to faster, more effective health services in line with digital transformations occurring in the health sector both nationally and internationally.
Meanwhile, the situation in Morocco regarding measles outbreaks remains concerning, especially among children. The country recorded 3,355 new cases between February 10-16, along with six deaths during the same period.
Despite a slight decrease of 3.4% compared to the previous two weeks, the numbers reflect the continued spread of the virus in several regions.
Authorities are currently accelerating the pace of a catch-up vaccination campaign in collaboration with the Ministries of Health and Social Protection, National Education, and Interior.
The campaign includes reviewing more than 9 million health records to ensure children under 18 years old have received the recommended doses, as measles vaccine requires two doses for full effectiveness.
The digital health record initiative aligns with Morocco's broader 'Digital Morocco 2030' national strategy, which places digital technology at the heart of national priorities.
The strategy aims to transform Morocco into a digital hub to accelerate the country's social and economic development by focusing on two strategic axes: digitalizing public services and stimulating the digital economy.
The plan includes three main accelerators: developing digital talents, expanding cloud services, and improving connectivity, with artificial intelligence and inclusive digital use as transversal levers for success.
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