Minimum health datasets and peculiarities of the Nigeria healthcare system

Abstract

Background/Objectives: Modern healthcare systems place a high priority on the intersection between innovation and healthcare data management. The discussion surrounding the Minimum Health Data Set (MHDS) gains great relevance in the context of Nigeria, a country distinguished by its distinct healthcare difficulties and complexities. Within the lens of the Diffusion of Innovations Theory. Methods/Design: This review discussion explores the MHDS, to clarify the importance of its adoption in the Nigerian healthcare system. Furthermore, it examines the fundamental elements of MHDS as well as the peculiarities of the Nigerian healthcare system and implementation challenges. Results: Challenges of MHDS implementation in Nigeria, include issues with timely reporting, lack of support and resources, concerns about data confidentiality, regulatory shortcomings in digitization, and gaps in staff training. These challenges are consistent with the global discourse on health information management. Conclusion: The audience will obtain a sophisticated grasp of how MHDS stands as a transformational innovation ready to handle the complex nuances of the Nigerian healthcare situation by participating in this intellectual journey.