40 International Journal of E-Planning Research, 2(2), 40-44, April-June 2013 Copyright © 2013, IGI Global. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global is prohibited. ABSTRACT Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions (e.g. e-health, telemedicine, e-education, e-Planning) are often viewed as vehicles to bridge the digital divide between developed and developing Nations, rural and urban centers, to achieve a better planning and distribution of health infrastructures and equipments, and to resolve shortcomings in the rural health sector. This study focused on factors perceived to influence the uptake and use of ICTs as e-health solutions in rural healthcare centres in Mbaise Imo State, and on structural variables relating to these facilities and processes. Attention was also given to patients who equally decide whether to go for e-health solution or to maintain the statuesque. Facilities on ground that will enable the immediate take off of ICTs e-health solutions were accessed. Recommendations were made with regard to how ICTs can be used more effectively to improve health systems in rural healthcare centres. E-Health Solutions in Rural Healthcare in the Mbaise Area of Imo State: Nigeria Elochukwu Ukwandu, Department of Computer Science, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria Sylvanus Iro, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria Keywords: E-Health, E-Planning, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Mbaise Imo State, Rural Healthcare INTRODUCTION The meaning of e-health is the use of com- puters to store, protect, retrieve, and transfer information electronically within health care settings. The potentials of e-health are to reduce medication errors; increase sharing of health information between providers, laboratories, pharmacies, and patients; ensure safer patient transitions between health care settings; and reduce duplicative and unnecessary testing, and a more rational urban and regional distribution of health infrastructures and equipments. Us- ing e-health to drive improvements in health- care will require the support of many diverse stakeholders in the healthcare system including practicing clinicians, policy makers, hospitals, patients and ICT suppliers. The consideration of e-health solutions in the context of urban and regional e-planning can improve and turn more DOI: 10.4018/ijepr.2013040103