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    Corrected Doc Ease Group Project Dissertation
    (Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-08) Muzamil Abdul Wahab Moga; Charles Muganga; Saidi Mukasa; Nathan Murungi; Samantha Ryan Bagenda; Claire Anne Nakaziba
    Access to efficient and comprehensive healthcare services remains a significant challenge for patients in Uganda, primarily attributed to the absence of centralized and functional medical records systems. This deficiency impedes healthcare providers' ability to deliver optimal care, resulting in inefficiencies in medical treatments, monitoring processes, and informed decision-making [1]. Despite efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure, approximately 60% of Uganda's population, residing in diverse rural and urban areas, face limited access to healthcare facilities. Moreover, the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (2022) reveals that only 23% of health facilities across the country possess complete and functional computerized systems for recording patient information. Consequently, fragmented medical records persist as a pervasive barrier to timely and effective healthcare delivery, affecting individuals nationwide. In response to these challenges, Doc Ease Project aims to develop and deploy a comprehensive electronic medical records (EMR) platform tailored to Uganda's healthcare landscape. By implementing this EMR system across healthcare facilities, both urban and rural, the project seeks to enhance access to healthcare services, streamline medical treatments, and enable data-driven decision-making among healthcare providers. Through a combination of technological innovation, capacity-building initiatives, and strategic partnerships, the Doc Ease Project endeavors to address the systemic challenges hindering healthcare accessibility and delivery in Uganda, ultimately improving health outcomes and quality of life for individuals across the country. The significance of the Doc Ease Project lies in its potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery in Uganda by providing a robust, user-friendly, and accessible electronic medical records solution. By centralizing patient information and facilitating seamless data exchange among healthcare providers, the project aims to overcome the barriers posed by fragmented medical records and limited healthcare infrastructure. Additionally, the Doc Ease Project's emphasis on capacity-building and partnerships underscores its commitment to sustainable healthcare solutions tailored to Uganda's unique context. Ultimately, the project's contribution extends beyond technological innovation to encompass broader improvements in healthcare accessibility, efficiency, and patient outcomes, thereby addressing a critical need and making a lasting impact on Uganda's healthcare landscape.