Wah Wah Lwin

Thank you for sharing your real-world practice in clinical settings. The challenge of transforming data to analysis and insightful impacts is quite big in your practice, especially when there is no standardized criteria to capture the data. And, yes, it’s definitely the issue of interoperability within the setting. Without it and lack of data…[Read more]

Hi Kevin! Thanks for sharing this interesting case. A data breach affecting 5.4 million people is huge. In addition to the preventive measures you mentioned, we could also consider strict policy measures on incident response planning, including ransomware attack detection and recovery procedures. Moreover, conducting simulation exercises with…[Read more]

In addition to Jenny and Thiha’s points, I think Multifactor authentication, which protects data with multiple layers, could be applied to prevent such attacks. Also, strict policy for data privacy and protection should be well in-place and providing training to responsible staff to comply with data standards, data accountability and governance is…[Read more]

Thanks Jenny for your interesting and recent story of cyberattack. That was shocking, but I’ve heard that it happens often in those kinds of cyberattack, especially with identity theft. In addition to your points, I think they should strictly follow law enforcement regulations: comply with the country’s privacy laws and data protection s…[Read more]

Oh! it’s good to know Mio. Thanks for sharing.

In public health settings, I think COVID-19 data is one of ‘big data’, as the characteristics of data fits into 5Vs:
1.Volume: data provides large numbers of patients’ records such as demography, lab testings, treatments, vaccinations, social-economic, patients-related families’ health history records, etc. The more patients recorded, the bigger…[Read more]

Agreed! Nowadays, “Zhapian” is threatening people from Myanmar and neighbouring countries: Thailand, Cambodia, Laos. In Thailand, many people regardless of age, educational status, gender, have been affected and have lost millions of Baht via different mobile banking systems. Right now, the BOT (Bank of Thailand) is trying to address the cyb…[Read more]

Hi Thiha! Thanks for sharing your experience. I also had similar experiences with the colleagues who were resistant to change, which was very challenging for us to proceed with the new system. So, I could see how effort you had to make for the change, and it did take sometime. Also, language barrier was one of the big challenges, particularly when…[Read more]

Hi Thiha!
Your case looks interesting, and I would say there was a very huge financial and reputational loss from the attack by UHC. It was over $3 billion in financial loss and 190 million data records stolen!! And yes, as your justifications, it was the lack of two-factor authentication, allowing the attackers to execute a ransomware attack. In…[Read more]

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]