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An assessment found many are inadequately skilled in information and communications technology (ICT) skills believed to be needed for them to play leadership roles in hospital information systems and function effectively. This was traced to a dearth of relevant ICT courses in their academic training curriculum.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case study:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A review of the curriculum for training health information management professionals was instituted following an agreed need to address these issues.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Lessons learned:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Health records management is evolving across the world including the developing countries. 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