The Nigerian Senate advances a bill aimed at creating a legal and regulatory framework for the development, coordination, and integration of electronic health (e-health) services in the country. The bill moves forward for a second reading, with the stated goal of improving healthcare access, including for rural and underserved communities. Proponents say digital healthcare services can help reduce waiting times for patients and address the burden of travelling long distances to receive medical care. The legislation is positioned as a means to standardise how e-health services are developed and managed across healthcare facilities. In commentary reported by Vanguard, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu (APC–Abia North) describes the bill as timely, arguing that expanding digital healthcare would broaden access to medical services and lessen distance-related challenges for patients. Overall, the reported actions focus on the Senate’s consideration of the bill and its intended impact on service delivery through e-health integration, while the final shape of the law will depend on further legislative steps and discussions.