- In May 2024, the Saudi Ministry of Health launched the Digital Diagnostics Integration Program, a nationwide initiative aimed at standardizing laboratory operations across public hospitals through the deployment of advanced LIS platforms. This strategic move is part of the Vision 2030 healthcare transformation agenda and is designed to ensure faster diagnostics, real-time reporting, and improved interoperability among medical facilities. The initiative reinforces Saudi Arabia’s commitment to leveraging digital health technologies to elevate the quality of care and operational efficiency
- In April 2024, TrakCare Lab Enterprise, developed by InterSystems, was successfully implemented in several UAE-based hospitals under the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP). This deployment marks a significant step in the country’s health digitization strategy, with the platform offering real-time lab data tracking, seamless integration with electronic medical records (EMRs), and improved diagnostic workflows. The implementation demonstrates the UAE’s leadership in adopting smart healthcare technologies to improve patient outcomes and operational transparency
- In March 2024, PathCare, one of the largest diagnostic service providers in South Africa, upgraded its LIS infrastructure to enhance testing accuracy and accelerate turnaround times for both routine and advanced diagnostics. The move included partnerships with regional IT providers to implement AI-assisted result validation and automated sample management. This development underscores the growing importance of LIS in private diagnostic networks and their role in driving healthcare quality across Sub-Saharan Africa
- In February 2024, the Egyptian Ministry of Health initiated a pilot program to introduce cloud-based LIS solutions in select public laboratories across Cairo and Alexandria. The project, supported by international health organizations, is focused on improving test reporting accuracy and facilitating real-time disease surveillance. This development reflects Egypt’s strategic direction toward strengthening public health intelligence and modernizing its diagnostic infrastructure through scalable digital solutions
- In January 2024, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health signed a memorandum of understanding with a consortium of health IT firms to roll out LIS in over 50 public laboratories under its national eHealth expansion plan. The initiative is aimed at improving laboratory turnaround times, data integrity, and centralized test reporting. This marks a critical step in Nigeria’s journey toward health system modernization and highlights the increasing recognition of LIS as a foundation for efficient and equitable diagnostic services
