Pyae Thu Tun

I agree with the variables my colleagues mentioned that can influence an individual’s perceived ease of use or perceived usefulness of a new technology. I would like to add the following external factors:

Social influence: The opinions of a family member and colleagues can influence how an individual perceives a new technology. It can impact an…[Read more]

Hello, Ko Aung Thura, Thank you for sharing the good practices, which are simple yet very effective in mitigating the risk of COVID-19.

Hi, Ko Myat Htoo, I agree with you on the challenge faced by workforce requirements in healthcare. Different regions should consider tailoring the enhancement of support to their respective contexts.

In controlling COVID-19, treating everyone with fairness and respect is essential. This means avoiding favoritism and treating all individuals equally. Since everyone’s opinions are important, we should value them to create a safe environment. This involves setting ground rules for respectful communication and being open to diverse viewpoints.
We…[Read more]

Myanmar has planned to achieve the universal health coverage by 2030. Though there were efforts to improve the coverage for health service, the progress is challenging together with political instability.

As per assessment Progress towards universal health coverage in Myanmar (Su Myat Han, 2018), previous government has recognized the needs in…[Read more]

In Myanmar, there are many challenges to having a strong workforce for health informatics. There are few clinicians or policymakers who are aware of the importance of information technology in healthcare. Most are unaware of how to improve the healthcare quality which can have a better health outcome in the long term.

One challenge is the lack of…[Read more]

Indeed, I agree with Ko Aung Thura since he reflects on the overall situation in Myanmar. The last point he discussed is that we need to collaborate with others to develop the country, and I am with him on this, not only in the health sector but also in areas such as education, economy and infrastructure.

In my personal view, it would depend on the situation. As mentioned in the discussion, if it is a crisis period like COVID-19, that is a definite share with anonymizing the data. Sharing data has many benefits since it helps with analysis and research which could contribute to new ideas and solutions for public health problems. Such collaboration…[Read more]

In our country setting, there will be many challenges to implementing EMR system:
The first thing we will face is an unstable electric supply throughout the country. Frequent power shortages together with low coverage of internet across the country hinder in accessing the client records which can affect the healthcare delivery.
Secondly, we will…[Read more]

Missing data
I believe missing data is the common challenge we will face in handling the big data as prioritized in the paper. Even with a small application or tool designed to record day to day data, there are chances of not completing all the fields especially if it is not mandatory. That can be due to the data entry focal not being aware of the…[Read more]

I completely agree with the four recommended points for fighting corruption in health systems. Convening key stakeholders, prioritizing action, taking a holistic view, and establishing research on the causes of corruption are all crucial steps that public health professionals should take to effectively combat corruption.

It’s also important that…[Read more]

Sure, Weerapat and thanks for the comment.

In my opinion, implementing telemedicine in rural healthcare settings is a great way to improve access to healthcare for patients in remote areas. This involves providing remote healthcare services through virtual consultations. However, there are several challenges that can arise during this process. These challenges include issues with…[Read more]

Hi Ko Myat Htoo, your sharing really reflects the current situation and I agree with you that mobile clinics can benefit to underserved populations in hard to reach area. The patient can have direct access with health care provider and I also have that kind of expeirence while I was a team leader in providing family planning service in outreach…[Read more]

Hello, Ko Aung Thura Htoo, I totally agree with you on the benefits of implementing EMR, which should apply both in rural and urban clinics to reduce errors, improve resource allocation, and allow service providers to access patient information easily. Regarding the barriers you mentioned, I think improving the technology infrastructure to have…[Read more]

For the year 2024, I need to ensure accurate and timely review and reporting of project documents for HIV prevention, the following steps can be taken:

Step 1: Define the project clearly.
The project goal is to meet the required HIV prevention indicators set by the donor. The objectives include daily review and revision of project documents,…[Read more]

Certainly! I also had a valuable learning experience when I first joined as a project officer in the support office. Initially, I was unsure about how to start my assigned tasks, which resulted in accumulating pending tasks throughout the week. However, my supervisors recognized this and encouraged me to seek clarification without delay. This led…[Read more]

The ways I have learned to motivate team members as an M&E focal person have been from observing and learning from my seniors and colleagues who are regarded as good leaders for the team. These methods include sharing success stories and testimonials that highlight the real impact of their work, which evokes a sense of pride and joy. Additionally,…[Read more]

In my personal opinion, a comprehensive disaster recovery plan for our organization’s information system should include several key procedures as follows:

Risk Assessment: Conduct a thorough assessment to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities to the information system to mitigate the most critical risks.
Data Backup and Recovery: Develop a…[Read more]

Implementing High Availability technology in a hospital information system (HIS) can bring a range of benefits for both patients and hospitals.

For patients, having High Availability technology in place means they can receive better care. Healthcare providers have quick access to patient information, allowing them to make faster and more accurate…[Read more]