Soe Htike

As someone who has been struggling to assess public health data at the country level, I personally prefer transparent and easy data-sharing practices. However, if I were the custodian of a dataset from my country, I would have to consider various factors before sharing the dataset. I would need to strike a balance between the benefits of data…[Read more]

EMRs are changing the way primary healthcare operates by improving data accessibility, promoting patient-centered care, and facilitating better communication among healthcare professionals. They simplify workflows by providing instant access to patient data, enabling informed decisions, personalized care plans, and continuity of care across…[Read more]

The article discusses a number of challenges related to data-driven healthcare research. These challenges include disease definition, source availability, data sharing, data quality and missing data, translational applicability of results, dependence problem, data linkage, data inconsistency, interpretation of results, unstructured data, data…[Read more]

I agree with the four recommended points for public health professionals to fight corruption in health systems. They provide a strong foundation for tackling this complex and widespread issue.
Public health professionals can help break the silence on corruption by acknowledging its existence, raising awareness, and promoting transparency and…[Read more]

I would like to discuss an example of efforts to improve Myanmar’s Primary Healthcare system. The project aims to improve the accessibility and quality of basic health services for disadvantaged individuals in rural and conflict-affected areas by working with both the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ethnic Health Organizations (EHOs). The project…[Read more]

Please let me give an example of a personal project management example using these 12 steps.

Step 1: Define the project clearly.
Project Goals: Finish DBHI diploma and Google Data Analytics course within six months.
Objectives: Complete all DBHI modules and Google Data Analytics assessments.
Success criteria: Diploma from DBHI and a certificate…[Read more]

As a team leader, I believe it is important to create a safe and supportive environment for my team members to communicate and share their views, ideas, and worries. I’d like to establish respectful rules for our interactions. I show positive and inclusive behaviors, such as listening carefully, asking open-ended questions, acknowledging and…[Read more]

To ensure an uninterrupted malaria surveillance system, a robust disaster recovery plan is essential. This plan should prioritize the protection of critical data, including case reports, lab results, and mapping data. Assessing potential risks and vulnerabilities, from natural disasters to cyberattacks, helps determine acceptable downtime and data…[Read more]

Benefits for the patients
Patients will experience improved accessibility to their medical records and timely delivery of healthcare services. With HA ensuring system uptime and minimizing disruptions, healthcare providers can access critical patient information promptly, leading to quicker diagnosis and treatment. Reduced downtime also means…[Read more]

My weakness as a listener lies in my tendency to focus on the overall meaning and flow of conversations, often causing me to skim over specific details. This leads to difficulties in remembering names, dates, and intricate instructions, impacting my ability to follow complex directions, retain factual information, and build strong…[Read more]

I don’t have an experience regarding the discussion topic as our health system is not well-established. The public sector is still rolling out eHMIS, and the private sector is using its own EHR systems. But when it comes to training the public health staff in digital literacy, I use this hypothetical example, which can be related to the…[Read more]

My strongest component of emotional intelligence is empathy. I consistently prioritize understanding and appreciating the perspectives of others, avoiding judgment and embracing positive intent. When a colleague faced a challenging situation, instead of focusing solely on the outcomes, I took the time to understand the pressure they were under and…[Read more]

Thank you for choosing a very important disease that is becoming a public health threat in Myanmar, Ko Myat. The mortality rate of drug-resistant TB is presumably higher in our country than the regional benchmark. Personally speaking, my father was one of the few survivors of pre-XDR TB.
I learned the indicators you proposed from three…[Read more]

Thank you for sharing, Ko Pyae. I’d like to congratulate you for having a very clear and comprehensive case definition for your surveillance system. The involvement of the stakeholders, such as healthcare providers, public health agencies, laboratories, key populations, and community organizations, ensures a multi-faceted approach. I believe it…[Read more]

Thank you for sharing a very interesting topic, Suppasit. The prevalence of depression in the community can be presumably higher than reported. I’d like to know more about how the surveillance system can detect the true positive cases in the community. So, can you please explain how you will calculate the accuracy of your system?

Both leaders demonstrated most of the CERC principles in their speeches.
PM Lee was prompt in addressing the nation about the COVID-19 situation. President Trump was also quick to address the nation, declaring a national emergency due to the pandemic.
PM Lee’s speech contained more factual information relevant to the situation at the time than…[Read more]

It’s difficult for me to definitively say which areas Myanmar might lack or need improvement the most because we need to improve all the themes discussed in the article. Let alone the digital health policy, we are facing one distinct challenge in any public health initiative, and that is a lack of transparency and trust.
Transparency and trust a…[Read more]

The disease outbreaks that have been declared as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) are:
1. Swine flu (2009–2010): This was a pandemic caused by a new strain of the H1N1 influenza virus.
2. Polio (2014–present): Despite global efforts to eradicate this disease, polio remains end…[Read more]

The integration of an Electronic Information Management System (EIMS) can have a significant impact on the security and usability of the surveillance system.
Security
Before Integration:
In a manual or non-electronic system, data security largely depends on physical security measures. This could include secure storage facilities for paper records…[Read more]