Aye Thinzar Oo

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]

Hi Siriluk, Thanks for sharing that I can explore SAP S/4HANA. That is a large enterprise software company. The user interface meets pharmaceutical requirements.
Hi Wannisa, I agree with you that strong leadership, automation, and customization are the key points of success.

Thank you for sharing your insights on financial applications. Ensuring that no transactions are missed is crucial, as it directly impacts the organization’s overall budget flow. The end-user (people) accepts to change using the system. Well-appreciate it.

Based on the Topic 1 discussion, Changing the manual system to a Digital system on the pharmacy management system. The following points on thinking about the ADKAR model on that project
Awareness: Transitioning from a paper-based system to a digital one, highlighting the benefits of data entry and retrieval, as well as the centralized organization…[Read more]

My team members and I have developed a computerized pharmacy management information system (PMx database) for facility-based health services. On the paper-based system like the following facts, pharmacy staff and supervisors practiced monthly stock balance and expiry monitoring, forecasting, and planning for purchasing required medicines and…[Read more]

User acceptance must prioritize the functionality throughout the development process, ensuring that the user interface is friendly in every system, particularly in Decision Support Systems (DSS). The training support is also important for the end user level to use comfortably the system.

Hello Tanaphum, Yes, I appreciate your understanding of the situation in Myanmar. Many people there have limited internet access and do not yet have full access to medical care, so it will be beneficial for that. However, the apps need to be updated.