Soe Htike

In addition to the preventive measures you mentioned, a security information and event management (SIEM) system can help you detect and respond to attacks early before they can cause significant damage, and a vulnerability scanner will help you identify and patch vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. Besides, strong passwords and…[Read more]

A web application firewall (WAF) can help filter out malicious traffic and protect your web applications from attack.
Rate limiting can also help to prevent attackers from flooding your servers with too much traffic.

Staff should be aware of the risks of using AI chatbots, including the potential for unauthorized disclosure of patient information. They should also be trained on how to use AI chatbots safely.
Healthcare organizations should also monitor the use of AI chatbots to ensure that they are being used appropriately. This may involve monitoring the…[Read more]

Here are five reasons that I will explain to the executive board why a cloud server would be a better choice than a physical server for this project:

1. Scalability: Cloud servers can easily scale resources up or down based on demand. In the context of the appointment system, this is beneficial because it allows the hospital to accommodate…[Read more]

I think there are some very simple ways to hack a system even without sophisticated technical skills, such as “Social engineering” which involves tricking people into giving you access to their systems or information. For example, you could pose as a legitimate IT support person and ask for someone’s password. Or, you could send a phishing email…[Read more]

In Myanmar, I used a DHIS-2-based web application aimed at contact tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic. This app tracks individuals who have been near confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Problems or Limitations of the Project:
Data Integration: The app faced challenges integrating data from various sources, such as multiple healthcare facilities, testing…[Read more]

As a public health professional focusing on infectious disease surveillance, I must develop my computational and mathematical sciences knowledge, especially in health data management – data collection, secure storage, and health data management. Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation is crucial for extracting actionable insights from…[Read more]

Yes, I would consider moving to cloud computing if I were a hospital’s director or executive.
Cloud computing can reduce the costs of extensive on-site hardware and IT maintenance. While privacy and security concerns have been challenging, cloud providers continually improve their security measures. They have dedicated security experts and robust…[Read more]

I agree with Nichcha. I won’t click the clean button either. Almost all the pop-ups on the websites are threats to my security. I’ll make sure I block these banners and pop-ups from the browser settings and use the necessary internet security software.

The desktop computer at my previous office was attacked by “recycler” malware once. After CD/DVD era, People started using USBs to transfer files to and from the office desktop and their computers or to print their documents via the desktop. The malware hid the files in the office computer, especially the important documents. It took a lot of time…[Read more]

A dashboard for data visualization holds significant importance in public health, especially for monitoring and surveillance of infectious disease outbreaks. Dashboards provide real-time updates on the spread and severity of infectious diseases. Dashboards are a common platform to communicate vital information to diverse audiences in an easily…[Read more]

I would build a hybrid mobile app for implementing community-level healthcare workers to enter malaria data. The decision to opt for a hybrid app stems from its ability to combine the advantages of both native and web development approaches, which align well with the specific needs of the project.

My Reasons for Choosing a Hybrid App

Offline…[Read more]

The fact that doctors need to double their efforts by manually transcribing information from EMRs to paper and then scanning it back into the system is not only time-consuming but also prone to errors. This defeats the purpose of using an electronic system. But, in Myanmar, EMRs are a fragmented network in the private healthcare system, where…[Read more]

I’d consider using Python as a programming language. Python is versatile to use for both web and mobile app development. It has a relatively more simple and readable syntax. As far as I know, there is a huge library with standardized functions in Python, so I won’t need to build everything from scratch. And even if I’m stuck somewhere in between,…[Read more]

The Internet has brought substantial improvements to healthcare and medicine in Myanmar. It enables easy access to medical information, aiding healthcare professionals, researchers, and patients in making informed decisions. From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to post-coup conflict settings, telemedicine services have become possible,…[Read more]

PANs are suitable for short-range connections, such as between wearable devices and smartphones, but connecting multiple devices on a PAN is complicated and will delay data flow. LANs are ideal for connections within a specific location, like a hospital or health clinic, because they allow high data transfer speeds within the local area. However,…[Read more]

In my experience of malaria surveillance, it’s clear that parallel and various information systems, including traditional paper-based methods and digital platforms, have faced challenges such as data inconsistency, delayed response to outbreaks, and uneven resource allocation due to fragmented systems.
From my perspective, the fragmentation of…[Read more]

Hi everyone! I’m Soe Htike. You can call me Soe (it sounds like “So”). I’m excited to be a part of this program. With the knowledge and insights I will gain from this program, I am confident I can contribute to meaningful transformations in my country’s public health landscape. Thanks!