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| L–R: Dr. Olufemi Olapegba, Managing Director, Digital Health Platforms, Interswitch; Dr. Moyosore Adejumo, Commissioner III, Lagos State Health Service Commission (HSC); Dr. Olumuyiwa Solanke, Commissioner I, Lagos State Health Service Commission; Dr. Bodunrin Osikomaiya, Executive Secretary, Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee (LSBTC); Prof. Ibironke Akinsete, Pioneer Chairman, Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee; Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health; and Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, at the official launch of the LSBTC website and Blood Inventory Management System (BIMS) – HAEMOCENTRAL, held recently at Providence by Mantis, GRA Ikeja, |
In a significant leap toward smarter healthcare delivery, Interswitch, a leading African technology company focused on creating solutions that enable individuals and communities to prosper, has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming healthcare systems by playing a pivotal role in the launch of the new Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee (LSBTC) website and Blood Inventory Management System (BIMS).
The unveiling, which took place in June 2025, marks a major milestone in Lagos State’s journey toward digitised, data-driven health services. It also forms part of the broader Lagos State Health Information Platform (Lagos SHIP) initiative — a digital framework powered by Interswitch that connects patients, providers, and healthcare systems through integrated, technology-driven solutions.
In collaboration with partners, Interswitch has delivered a secure and scalable platform that powers both the new LSBTC website and the BIMS. This system provides Lagosians, healthcare providers, blood banks, and state health officials with real-time access to blood donation and availability data, thereby improving supply coordination and enhancing patient outcomes through informed, data-driven decisions.
The platform is designed to streamline the entire blood management value chain — from donor registration and screening to inventory tracking and distribution — ushering in a new era of safety, efficiency, and accountability in blood services.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Olufemi Olapegba, Managing Director of Digital Health Platforms at Interswitch, emphasized the importance of the initiative as part of a larger health-tech mission.
“At Interswitch, we are deeply committed to leveraging technology to solve real-life challenges in critical sectors — and health is a top priority. The launch of the LSBTC website and Blood Inventory Management System is a testament to how strategic innovation can enhance efficiency, transparency, and patient outcomes. By digitalising blood collection, screening, distribution, and transfusion processes, we are helping to create a more efficient, data-driven, and accountable healthcare framework that ultimately saves lives.
Our collaboration with the Lagos State Government is part of our broader vision to power intelligent health systems across Africa,” he stated.
With interoperability at its core, the new system integrates seamlessly with Lagos SHIP — also powered by Interswitch — ensuring centralised access to critical health information, enhancing collaboration, and enabling faster response in emergency situations.
This initiative also supports Interswitch’s expanding health-tech portfolio, which includes solutions for electronic medical records, digital claims processing, health financing, and health information exchange. By deepening its footprint in healthcare, Interswitch is helping to lay the digital rails for a more inclusive, efficient, and responsive health system across the continent.
With this successful rollout, Interswitch further strengthens its position as a trusted digital partner to governments and healthcare institutions, advancing access, equity, and quality in healthcare through bold, intelligent innovation.
As Lagos State continues to invest in digital transformation, the launch of the LSBTC website and Blood Inventory Management System stands as a powerful example of what is possible when public sector vision meets private sector expertise — with the potential to impact millions of lives positively.
ABOUT LAGOS SHIP:
Lagos SHIP is a digital healthcare platform developed to enhance service delivery across Lagos State’s health sector by leveraging Interswitch’s robust technology infrastructure. The platform creates a comprehensive health information ecosystem that bridges the gap between patients and healthcare providers, enabling seamless access to a wide range of services. With Lagos SHIP, residents can easily book appointments, pay for consultations, access their medical records, and purchase prescribed medications — all through a streamlined digital interface.