, June 25 -- A comprehensive hospital automation system featuring electronic medical records, laboratory test management, pharmacy medicine distribution and tracking, user fee collection and referral services is currently operational in 87 government hospitals across the country, Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain told Parliament on Wednesday.

The minister said the system has been introduced in 61 Upazila health complexes, 14 district hospitals, two medical college hospitals and 10 national-level hospitals, he said while replying to a question from BNP lawmaker Sultana Ahmed of reserved women's seat-22.

He said the digital system has already yielded significant benefits for both healthcare providers and patients.

The minister s...