28/04/2026
‎Yesterday was a proud day for all of us at SMART Zambia - e-Government Division. We officially innaugurated the SmartCare 2.0 electronic health record system pilot at Ndola Teaching Hospital. This isn’t just another government launch; it’s a game changer for healthcare delivery in our country.
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‎Let me be clear: national development is impossible without a healthy population. We can talk about GDP, infrastructure, and investment all day, but if our people are sick, we are not going anywhere. That is the baseline. That is why SmartCare 2.0 matters.
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‎We have been working toward this moment for years. SmartCare 2.0 is a fully digital, locally developed health record system that will connect patient information across Zambia. It means a doctor in Ndola can access your medical history instantly; no lost files, no repeated tests, no unnecessary delays.
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‎And I’m happy to share that by July 2026, every health facility on the Copperbelt will have full internet connectivity. That’s my commitment. Because a smart system needs smart infrastructure to run on.
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‎The future we are building goes even further. Soon, you’ll be able to sit at home, pick up your phone, and schedule an appointment with your doctor. No long queues, no stress. That’s the digital transformation we are delivering.
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‎Special thanks to our Government Chief Technology Officer, Kasali Musenge, for reminding us that this tool is ours, built by Zambians, for Zambians. To Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Lawrence Mwanza, Dr. Justor Banda of Ndola Teaching Hospital, and Senior Chief Chiwala – your partnership makes this real.
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‎This pilot is just the beginning. A healthy Zambia is a prosperous Zambia. Let’s get to work.
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