1. In your experience, what are the biggest challenges to achieving sustainability in health information systems, and how can they be addressed?
I think the biggest challenges to achieve the sustainability in health information systems
in developing country seems similar to above ideas of classmates that are financial supports on external funding + technical resources and professionals. And I think, to address these challenges that may secure multiple streams of non-donor financing from national and local sources. Additionally, to build training programs can improve technical skills and build local expertise. Lastly, developing strategies for integration with existing health systems can avoid duplication and improve data utility to reduce budgets of the development.
2. How has EHIS been designed to adapt to changing needs and technologies in your experience? If you haven’t encountered this, what features do you think are important for adaptability?
I think, the EHIS can adapt to changing needs and technologies by implementing modular designs for gradual updates, incorporating user feedback and utilizing flexible architectures for easy integration and scalability as well as providing ongoing training and support.
The key features for adaptability include interoperability with other systems and scalability to fit varying facility needs, user-centric/friendly design for better accessibility and long term improvement processes based on technological advancement and user’s feedback.