Wah Wah Lwin

Hi Ko Aung!

Your case study is very interesting, and I think you have already provided strong justifications and preventive measures regarding the Heartbleed threat. I would just like to add a few additional points. For example, implementing multi-factor authentication can help minimize data loss or damage to the system. A real-time monitoring…[Read more]

Brief introduction about health informatics project

In my previous organization, we implemented a malaria elimination project under the Regional Artemisinin-Resistance Initiative (RAI3E), in close collaboration with PR-DDC Thailand. The project aimed to accelerate the elimination of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in the Greater Mekong Subregion…[Read more]

Hi Ko Aung! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on this matter. It’s great to know that different kinds of cyberattack by category.

Possible ways the attacker could use to conduct security attack:
Unauthorized access to servers via:
1. Physical means: An attacker could try to gain access by physically entering the server room or data center. If there is no proper security measures such as locks, surveillance, or restricted entry, the attacker could tamper with the equipment,…[Read more]

Q1: Why would you choose cloud server, rather than physical server?

I would choose a cloud server rather than a physical server because it offers several advantages that are particularly important in the hospital setting.
1. Mobility: Patients can conveniently use a web-based application to make doctor appointments from any location where the…[Read more]

Hi Jenny! It’s very interesting and seems very practical to manage TB cases at national level by integrating TB information. As you mentioned, all TB service providers registered via the system, which is essential for the national level to continuously monitor the case load and treatment status. Also, TB dashboard provides current trends at…[Read more]

Hi Mio! It’s impressive of your experience in applying Python. Though, I have been in M&E fields for a decade, I have never applied nor have adequate knowledge on Python 😀
It’s a popular tool in MM, for data and M&E field, that I have to upgrade my knowledge on it.

Hi Phyoe! Thanks for sharing. Although I have been away from DHIS2 for quite a long time, I am curious to know that DHIS2 is still utilized in Myanmar. In saying DHIS2, I suppose it will be focused on ATM (HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria). Also, it’s curious to know how far it has gone with the impact of DHIS2, as it was initiated in early 2017.

Hi Hteik Htar!

Thanks for sharing your experience with case investigations and management by using KOBO application. We did also utilize KOBO app in malaria case screening, early diagnosis and follow-up by training camp-based attendants. The app is easy to use, and monitor via the system, as well as case reporting purposes. But sadly, we did stop…[Read more]

Information technology has become an essential part of outbreak management, but its true value shows when it is adapted to local realities/contexts. During the COVID-19 response in refugee camps, I witnessed how health informatics could make a meaningful difference despite many challenges. Camps were overcrowded, people moved frequently,…[Read more]

With an academic background in human health and health policy, along with professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, I have public health knowledge in both communicable and non-communicable diseases. In particular, I have worked extensively with communicable diseases such as HIV/TB, malaria, and COVID-19, and developed…[Read more]

Hi Yin! Glad to know you!

I like your strategy to gradually move to cloud computing since it would take significant time to move paper records to the cloud computing, as well as capacity of the Human Resources matter. Also I agree with your point on using PaaS service model in minimizing workloads on server management and security. Strict and strong policies on handling…[Read more]

If I were a hospital director or executive, I would plan to move the hospital information system to cloud computing for the following reasons. I would choose the PaaS service model as it allows us to manage our own applications and patient, doctor, and hospital operation data, while the cloud provider takes care of storage, runtime, servers, and…[Read more]

Hi Aung!

Thanks for your f/u questions on my experience on this personal cyberattack. Regarding your question, this issue was happened 3 years ago, and I am not so sure what was the root cause of this issue, as some people also had the same experience with the payment (with Apple account) at that time, particularly with the specific banking…[Read more]

Hi Hteik Htar!

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Hi Soe!
Thanks for sharing your experience.

Hi Siriluk! Thanks for sharing your experiences. And, good to know about DRP to prevent cyberattacks in the future. And yet, I think the plan that fits with the contexts is essential for IT system, to protect the valuable data from the organization/companies.

In my experience, the most common cyber threats I’ve come across at work are phishing emails. They usually look like official messages and try to trick people into clicking a link or sharing sensitive information. Luckily, my organization provides regular training on cybersecurity awareness which has helped me and my colleagues spot suspicious e…[Read more]