Seoul. Tanzania and South Korea have strengthened their cooperation in the digital transformation of healthcare systems through the expansion of Government of Tanzania Hospital Management Information System (GOTHOMIS), with a focus on enhancing service delivery in rural areas.
The collaboration is being spearheaded through a project supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), which recently hosted an international knowledge-sharing conference in Seoul.
The event brought together experts from both countries to exchange experiences and best practices in the application of digital technology in healthcare management.
Representing the Tanzanian delegation, the Assistant Director for Nutrition Services, Mr Lutifrid Nnally, underscored the importance of the initiative, noting that Tanzania’s participation is aimed at drawing lessons from Korea’s advanced use of digital platforms in healthcare.
“The experience from Korea will greatly inform ongoing efforts to strengthen and expand the GOTHOMIS platform, particularly through the integration of innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine, and digital health information systems,” said Mr Nnally.
He added that these enhancements are expected to significantly boost efficiency in service delivery, especially in underserved rural areas, by ensuring timely, affordable, and high-quality healthcare for all Tanzanians.
The partnership marks a critical milestone in Tanzania’s health sector reform journey, as the country seeks to leverage global partnerships and modern technology to achieve universal health coverage and improve overall health outcomes.
The expansion of GOTHOMIS in Dodoma Region is being implemented as a model for potential nationwide rollout.
KOICA’s support is aligned with its broader development cooperation framework, which promotes sustainable development through technology transfer and institutional capacity-building in partner countries.
