Aye Thinzar Oo

After watching the provided VDO of public communication regarding the COVID-19 situation from Singapore and the USA, both leaders addressed the situation, revealing differing approaches influenced by their contexts.

Singapore’s leader effectively communicates strongly by being concise, credible, and empathetic. They provide clear information,…[Read more]

I agree that improving infrastructure and making digital health tools more accessible in rural areas is essential for ensuring that everyone can receive timely care and information.

I agree and thank you for highlighting the critical challenges our country faces due to past conflicts and instability. I completely agree that fostering collaboration among various stakeholders is essential for progress.

Areas of improvement in Myanmar,
Team: The issue of teamwork presents significant challenges for Myanmar. Collaboration between stakeholders in the health team to promote the data flow will be a priority. After the coup, the exchange of information has been limited. Therefore, enhancing cooperation among stakeholders nationwide is a top priority…[Read more]

Thank you for your opinion and you express that the viruses frozen in the polar ice are new knowledge for me.

Thank you for your thoughtful comment! I appreciate your insights on HIV and its historical context. It’s true that we have gained significant knowledge over the years regarding its transmission and prevention. Your perspective on the potential for future developments is also valuable, as public health is always evolving.

Let me list of the disease outbreaks that have been declared as PHEICs by WHO
1.H1N1 (WHO declared an end to the global influenza pandemic)-2009-2010
2.Polio (declared by The WHO) 2014-present
3.Ebola in Western Africa-2014-2016
4.Zika virus epidemic-2015-2016
5.Kivu Ebola epidemic-2019-2020
6.COVID-19 outbreak started in December 2019.…[Read more]

Thank you for your sharing on expanding surveillance to include chronic hepatitis B cases. I agree that integrating data from hospitals and clinics is crucial for gaining a comprehensive understanding of the disease’s impact. Collaborating with other health services to track vaccination records and treatment plans is also essential. By…[Read more]

Hi Aung, Thank you for your insightful explanation of the misreporting of chronic cases. I agree that the distinction between acute and chronic cases is crucial for accurate epidemiological data. It can be continuous assessment and adaptation of reporting standards will be vital in addressing these gaps.

In the publication by Chung J et al., I would like to emphasize two specific shortcomings in Korea’s hepatitis B surveillance system that I gathered from my review of the material:
Data Integration and Sharing Issues (Duplicate Reporting): Numerous healthcare databases are not integrated, resulting in potential duplicate reporting when tracking…[Read more]

Thank you for providing that information on how technology can assist with outbreak investigations. I concur that technology enables quicker data collection, particularly from remote locations, and the use of computer modeling can significantly enhance our ability to identify the causes of outbreaks with better speed and accuracy.

According to the steps of the outbreak investigation, Information technology plays a crucial role in outbreak investigations by enhancing various aspects of the process. It aids in the identification and confirmation of outbreaks, ensures efficient data management, and supports case tracking. By streamlining data collection, analysis, and…[Read more]

Hi Aung, You shared, a step-by-step explanation of the outbreak investigation process is very helpful, and you clearly mentioned the data analysis and visualization tools.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a range of new and established surveillance technologies were utilized to support public health efforts. This included the implementation of digital technologies like contact tracing, telemedicine, and web-based applications powered by machine learning. A key technology that improved the surveillance and response…[Read more]

Thanks for sharing Bluetooth technology and using the unique key of “short-lived” is good to protect privacy concerns in mobile devices.

1. How can surveillance help to detect and control the disease?
Surveillance involves monitoring population health to detect and control diseases by identifying outbreaks and supplying data to guide health responses. It encompasses data collection, analysis, and disease reduction. For instance, monkeypox surveillance enables early detection of…[Read more]

Hello Tanaphum, Thank you for sharing the coding model; it presents an excellent opportunity for you to work there. It aids developers in understanding and managing code structure and logic. I agree that quality data is essential, and using a code model simplifies comprehension for both technical and non-technical users.

Hello Aung, Thank you for your interest in the application. Definitely, we could use a similar application in this situation.

Should you give the data out?
As the person responsible for the national database that includes malaria and migrant patients’ data, I do not share any information. I must protect the data collected and stored within the database and respect the confidentiality of patients’ information. Sharing health records is not appropriate, as I am not the…[Read more]

As a health information professional and assigned the duty to check on the EMR of patients’ records.

What should you do?
I don’t do any action on that. The patient’s medical records are confidential. We must respect patient’s privacy and must follow a code of ethics.

As a health information professional – can you tell your friend?
It is crucial…[Read more]