The Senior Management Team of One Health EHR Africa, led by Dr. John T. Wulu, Jr., Board Chair, and Mr. Richmond Appleton, Executive Board Chair and President & CEO, met with the management of ELWA Hospital in Liberia on Friday, February 6, 2026, to discuss the introduction of a digital health record system.
The meeting, which lasted a little over an hour, was attended by Mrs. Rebecca Epp, Chief Medical Officer of ELWA Hospital, along with other senior members of the hospital’s management team.
During the session, the One Health EHR Africa team delivered a detailed presentation outlining the institution’s roadmap, objectives, and proposed implementation strategy for the electronic health record (EHR) system.
The presentation emphasized how transitioning from paper-based records to a digital platform would improve efficiency, enhance data accuracy, strengthen patient tracking, and elevate overall healthcare delivery.
In his remarks, Dr. John Wulu underscored the importance of modernization in the healthcare sector.
“Digital transformation is no longer optional in healthcare. It is essential for improving patient outcomes, ensuring accountability, and strengthening data management systems,” Dr. Wulu stated.
“Our goal is to support ELWA Hospital in building a secure, efficient, and sustainable electronic health record system.”
Mr. Richmond Appleton, President & CEO of One Health EHR Africa, also highlighted the benefits of adopting the digital system.
“An effective electronic health record system enhances service delivery, reduces paperwork, and minimizes errors associated with manual record-keeping,” Appleton said.
“We are committed not only to deploying the system but also to providing comprehensive training for staff to ensure a smooth transition.”
He further assured hospital management that capacity building would be a key component of the project.
“Training healthcare workers to confidently operate the system is central to its success. We will work closely with your team to ensure all personnel meet the required standards for implementation.”
Responding on behalf of ELWA Hospital, Chief Medical Officer Mrs. Rebecca Epp welcomed the initiative while offering constructive observations.
“We appreciate the vision behind this initiative and recognize the potential benefits of a digital health record system,” Mrs. Epp said.
“However, successful implementation will require careful planning, staff readiness, infrastructure assessment, and long-term technical support.”
She added that while the hospital is open to innovation, sustainability and adaptability to the hospital’s specific needs would be critical.
Also speaking at the high-level EHR presentation meeting, Mr. James Freeman Garway, administrator of ELWA Hospital, described the initiative as a significant opportunity.
“It would be a wonderful opportunity for ELWA Hospital to be part of the One Health EHR platform, enabling our healthcare providers to maintain and monitor patient records electronically,” Garway said.
The meeting concluded with both institutions expressing optimism about future collaboration and agreeing to conduct further technical assessments and consultations prior to full implementation.
