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 andhealthcare data management. The discussion surrounding the Minimum Health Data Set (MHDS) gains great relevance in thecontext of Nigeria, a country distinguished by its distinct healthcare difficulties and complexities. Within the lens of theDiffusion of Innovations Theory. Methods/Design: This review discussion explores the MHDS, to clarify the importance ofits adoption in the Nigerian healthcare system. Furthermore, it examines the fundamental elements of MHDS as well as thepeculiarities of the Nigerian healthcare system and implementation challenges. Results: Challenges of MHDSimplementation in Nigeria, include issues with timely reporting, lack of support and resources, concerns about dataconfidentiality, regulatory shortcomings in digitization, and gaps in staff training. These challenges are consistent with theglobal discourse on health information management. Conclusion: The audience will obtain a sophisticated grasp of howMHDS stands as a transformational innovation ready to handle the complex nuances of the Nigerian healthcare situation byparticipating in this intellectual journey.