Yin Moe Khaing

[Yin Moe Khaing]

Some possible means an attacker could use to conduct a security attack could be:
-Phishing mails are very popular and remain one of the most common methods of cyberattack worldwide. Attackers may send fake emails pretending to be someone or some organization or company name to trick the user into revealing login credentials or downloading malicious files.
-Exploiting weak passwords- weak or reused passwords can be targeted allowing attackers unauthorized access to electronic health records, for example.
-Network-based attacks- for example, Dos/DDoS by overwhelming systems with traffic to make them unavailable. Another one is MitM by intercepting communication between two parties.
-Malware-based attacks such as viruses, worms, trojans- attacker may use malicious software that damages systems or steal data, and ransomware which encrypts data and ask for payment.

[Yin Moe Khaing]

I would choose cloud server rather than physical server due to the following reasons:
1. Scalability and flexibility: The cloud server can easily scale up to handle more appointments or clinics if the patient demand increase, without needing new hardware.
2. Mobility: Patients and healthcare professionals can use the system from mobile devices or computers so it will be easier to schedule and check appointments without physically going to the hospital.
3. Data security: Cloud providers usually make regular updates to secure the sensitive patient data such as data encryption, secure authentication so that makes protecting patient information.
4. Maintenance and support: With limited IT staff, maintaining a physical server would be challenging. Cloud servers are managed and updated by the provider, reducing the burden on the hospital’s single IT officer.
5. Access to resources: As it is a cloud server, it allows authorized staffs and patients to access the appointment anytime and anywhere with internet connection.
6. Cost savings: Using a cloud server will be cost effective without needing to maintain as physical servers.
I suppose PaaS would be appropriate because it provides everything needed to build and run on the appointment system, while removing the burden of infrastructure management. It would be practical, secure, and cost-efficient for a hospital with limited IT resources.

[Yin Moe Khaing]

Health informatics play a vital role in outbreak management, especially in settings where vulnerable populations: such as children with disabilities need protection. During COVID-19 pandemic, many children with disabilities were at higher risk due to weak immunity and difficulties in accessing health services. I believe, through health informatics, early detection systems such as syndromic surveillance and real-time dashboards could be adopted to monitor infections also among these vulnerable groups. By developing skills in data analytics and interoperability, I could help design systems that ensure people with disabilities are not missed in the first stages of an outbreak, supporting both families and healthcare professionals, and community workers in real-time information.
In the response phase, digital tools like contact tracing apps and GIS can guide targeted interventions. To link with my current project, I have seen families struggle to reach health facilities due to mobility, financial, or communication barriers. Information skills would enable me to use GIS mapping to identify communities where children with disabilities live, so that vaccination for them or mobile clinics can reach out to their area. Mobile health applications could also be developed for parents. These technologies can make outbreak responses more inclusive and effective.
Long-term outbreak control and prevention can also benefit from health informatics. Immunization Information Systems (IIS) for example, can help track vaccination coverage and highlight children who might otherwise be overlooked in mass compaigns.

[Yin Moe Khaing]

According to my background, I already have clinical knowledge and experience working directly with patients, including working in the community for inclusion of children with disabilities. However, I would like to advance in the field of public health and health informatics, I would need to strengthen my skills in these following areas:
1. Data Science and analytics: I would like to learn the skills on how to collect, manage, and analyze health data to generate insights and support evidence-based decision making.
2. Public Health Knowledge: I need to gain knowledge about how population health, epidemiology, disease surveillance works to be able to connect the informatics skill with public health knowledge.
3. Information technology skill: As I came from the medical science background, I need to develop the technical skills in database management, statistical analysis, and programming languages that are commonly used in health informatics.
4. Ethics, policy, and management: Understanding data security, privacy, and health policy will make me able to ensure that health informatics solutions are ethical and align with the public health goals.

[Yin Moe Khaing]

Hello everyone!
My name is Yin Moe Khaing, you can call me Yin or Khaing. I am from Myanmar. I graduated from University of Medical Technology with a specialization in Physiotherapy in 2017. I am currently working as a physiotherapist at an INGO, working in the project related to Disability Inclusion for children with disabilities. Working at an organization and having to handle lots of data make me realize the importance of data management and healthcare analytics. My professional experience working with CwDs and in clinical setting have inspired me how health informatics can improve patient care, optimize healthcare system, and support evidence-based decision making. I see this program as a pathway to bridge clinical practice with technology. I am excited to join this program and aim to contribute my learning and skills in my community.

[Yin Moe Khaing]

Thanks for sharing your experience. This is a reminder for me who is less aware on security matter.

[Yin Moe Khaing]

There are so many benefits of cloud server and it reduces the IT workload. I also think PaaS will be more flexible than SaaS.

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