Soe Wai Yan

There are many major health challenges facing the world and in my country. Among them, I would like to choose the infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases and climate change that we are currently suffering.

1. Infectious diseases become a major concern because new viruses can appear quickly as well as other diseases like TB become more…[Read more]

For the patient, implementing high availability in a hospital information system ensures that the system is always accessible, even during technical issues or maintenance. This helps patients receive faster and safer care because doctors and nurses can consistently access medical records, lab results and treatment histories without delay. With…[Read more]

In my organization, I am working to transition from paper-based registers to the Community-Based Health Application (CBHA). This mobile application serves two key purposes: it replaces the manual records used by community volunteers, and it provides clinical guidance for diagnosing and treating patients through pre-identified algorithms, which is…[Read more]

Effective communication in a team starts with creating a safe environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas, supported by active listening and respect for different viewpoints. I focus on being transparent with information and decisions so that expectations are clear. I also encourage a culture of constructive feedback, where…[Read more]

I would like to share a situation where the confidentiality of my information was affected.

What happened?
One time, I logged in to my colleague’s computer and I forgot to log out properly because I was in a hurry for another thing. My colleague found that computer accidentally opened my email inbox because my account was still signed in. He…[Read more]

I generally use the Affiliative and Democratic leadership styles in my workplace. As a project leader, I mostly use the Democratic style because I believe everyone has their own expertise and valuable insights. I always encourage team members to share their opinions and ideas, especially when developing new initiatives or solving complex problems,…[Read more]

Thank you for your very interesting presentation Ma Wah. Since I am also working in the malaria field, the content clearly shows how global malaria issues connect with Thailand’s efforts to eliminate the disease. I totally agree that the rise in P. vivax and P. falciparum cases and the challenges along the border, it gives a good understanding o…[Read more]

Hi Sirithep!
Thank you for your interesting presentation.
I agree with your sentinel and syndromic surveillance approach regarding the RSV infection particularly in hospitals and clinics for sentinel surveillance and community settings for syndromic surveillance. And I appreciate your discussion on seasonal trends and responses like resource…[Read more]

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (Singapore)
Lee Hsien Loong’s speech on 8 February 2020 demonstrated clear and compassionate leadership. He spoke early in the crisis, showing timeliness (be first) and reassuring the public that the government was prepared, drawing on Singapore’s experience with SARS. His message was accurate and fact-based, ref…[Read more]

Based on the 5 themes proposed in the article: team, transparency and trust, technology, techquity and transformation, Myanmar still faces major gaps, particularly in technology, techquity and transparency and trust.

Theme2 Transparency and Trust:
Public trust in data use and digital health initiatives remains low due to limited transparency,…[Read more]

1. Could you list the disease outbreaks that have been declared as the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)?
a. H1N1 Influenza (2009): A global swine flu pandemic that spread rapidly, causing widespread concern.
b. Polio (2014): Declared due to outbreaks in countries where vaccination rates were low, risking further…[Read more]

1. Which single design limitation most threatens valid estimates of sensitivity and representativeness? How would you address it within six weeks?
The most critical design limitation is the system’s reliance on passive surveillance which threatens both sensitivity and representativeness. Health workers may lack training, motivation or time to r…[Read more]

In my opinion, IT can help the following:

Verification and Preparation
1. Establish the existence of an outbreak: IT can help to detect outbreaks early by using mobile apps and real-time dashboards to track case trends that enables quick alerts to health authorities when unusual case surges occur.
2. Verify the diagnosis: IT can improve diagnosis…[Read more]

During COVID-19, some researchers and governments around the world used anonymized mobile phone location data to track how people moved and whether lockdowns or travel restrictions were effective. These data that were collected from telecom operators and apps can show the aggregated patterns of population mobility rather than individual…[Read more]

1. How can surveillance help to detect and control the disease?
The surveillance can help:
_The early detection of outbreaks: Continuous monitoring can help to identify unusual case cluster or new geographic spread that allow the rapid containment and vaccination or isolation measures.
_For understanding epidemiology: It can provide data on…[Read more]

Hello Everyone,
I am Soe Wai Yan. I graduated from the University of Medicine 2, Yangon and I am working in an INGO since 2016. My passion is to craft and work with the system that integrate the advanced technology and healthcare in one platform specifically, for the ones who work in the hard-to-reach area.

Should you give the data out?
No, I should not give out the full individual-level data as requested because it would violate patient privacy and confidentiality, which are core principles of informatics ethics.

How do you not violate any of the General Principles of Informatics Ethics?
I must protect privacy, ensure confidentiality, obtain…[Read more]

What should I do?
I cannot disclose the patient’s medical information to anyone including family members or friends. My duty is to maintain confidentiality and protect the integrity of the health record.

Can I tell my friend?
No, I cannot. Sharing that information would be a serious breach of confidentiality and a violation of both ethical s…[Read more]

In my organization, “The One Dashboard” was introduced in my previous discussion.
Awareness: The organization communicated the purpose of the new system early through emails and meetings. Most employees were aware of the change and its benefits.
Desire: This area was weaker. Many employees did not feel involved in the decision-making process and…[Read more]