7.10.1 A detailed strategic framework will be developed in collaboration with key stakeholder to improve access to quality healthcare as close to the community as possible through the deployment and exploitation of ICTs and other modern technologies.

7.10.2 Appropriate measures will be taken to promote investment in ICT-based healthcare systems to increase the opportunity for citizens to have access to adequate and appropriate modern health services irrespective of time, distance and location;

7.10.3 A comprehensive national telemedicine programme will be developed and implemented to efficiently and effectively utilize scarce human resources and to further improve human capacity in the healthcare delivery system;

7.10.4 A collaborative approach involving public sector, private sector and civil society will be adopted in the deployment and utilization of ICTs in the health sector;

7.10.5 A legal/regulatory and ethical framework will be developed for effective use of the Health Information and security measures to safeguard the privacy of patient information inherent in digitized health care records will be implemented;