Abstract

Healthcare is just one of the many industries that blockchain technology has the ability to completely transform. This paper explores using blockchain technology to maintain track of records in the Nigerian healthcare system. With challenges such as inefficient data management, a lack of interoperability and compromised patient privacy plaguing the current healthcare record-keeping practices, blockchain presents a promising solution by offering transparency, security, and decentralization. The study delves into the fundamental concepts of blockchain technology, emphasizing its decentralized and immutable nature, which ensures data integrity and trust. It investigates the unique attributes of blockchain that align with the needs of the Nigerian healthcare system, such as data provenance, interoperability, and access control. Furthermore, the paper examines existing blockchain-based healthcare systems in other regions, drawing insights and lessons that can be applied to the Nigerian context. However, the implementation of blockchain technology in healthcare is not without challenges.