Alex Zayar Phyo Aung

In the rural areas of ethnic states where government health services are unavailable and unacceptable, the primary health services are provided by the trained health workers from community based health organizations. The health workers density in our implementation areas was 4.5/ 1000 before the 2021. After 2021, there have been more migration and…[Read more]

As a director of Health System Strengthening in Community Partners International, I have been leading strengthening of health system in conflict context especially in Thai-Myanmar border. Health financing is one of the health system domains and CPI and global health financing community have seen a major paradigm shift towards strategic purchasing…[Read more]

Thanks Aj, I made the link accessible for everyone.
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I led a study on the digital transformation of the Health Management Information System (HMIS) in Thai-Myanmar border areas. The primary objective was to assess the impact of digital HMIS initiatives on ethnic health systems amid the ongoing armed conflict along the Thailand-Myanmar border. I presented this study at the Health Systems Research…[Read more]

Missing data: Standardized data collection tools should be used across the EHR and make mandatory entry for essential variables.

Selection bias: A representative sampling should be used across the study. Randomization and control trails (if possible but will be resource intensive for large scale survey) should also be used for comparative…[Read more]

I agree with the points outlined regarding corruption and the four steps of action planning. However, “corruption” is a broad term that can be interpreted differently depending on the scenario and context. For example, an aids provider provide a stipend to a health worker in a conflict area to deliver malaria services in rural areas, similarly, if…[Read more]

The primary goal of strengthening health systems in fragile and conflict affected settings is to build resilience which will enhance the health equity across different populations. From my experience in leading health system strengthening initiatives in fragile and conflict settings, our focus was on improving system resilience to withstand any…[Read more]

This is Alex and I hold an MBBS degree. I earned a master’s degree in public health from Khon Kaen University in 2018. I gained knowledge in biostatistics as part of the Master degree in Public Health program. Currently, I work as a Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Health System Director at an NGO. My daily responsibilities involve analyzing b…[Read more]

We routinely perform incremental backups of health data stored in the system, managed by the organizational Health Information System team. These backups are securely stored on a cloud server. Additionally, we leverage virtualization technologies like VMware to reduce the burden on physical hardware systems. My recommendation here is that every…[Read more]

1) Benefits for Patients
Patients will have access to their healthcare data, lab results, and treatment protocols which will increase their satisfaction. Patient waiting times will also be reduced as their baseline information is already available in the system. Additionally, patients will experience improved safety in treatment services by…[Read more]

I have never encountered a data breach of this kind in the health systems I have worked with. However, I would like to share my experience in providing technical assistance to establish data protection policies for a local organization. These policies adhere to the principles of CIA, which serve as the foundational framework for data…[Read more]

One area of my listening skills that I would like to improve is to give full attention during conversations especially when I am managing multiple tasks. Sometime I am listening in silent mode but my brain is running over the other job intentionally. This happened when I am fully occupied with several works.
Why This Is Important: Effective…[Read more]

My strongest component of EQ is Self-Awareness. I have a solid understanding of my own emotions and am aware of how they influence my feelings, behavior, and decision-making.

However, I recognize that my Social Skills need improvement. May be I am an introvert, I feel more comfortable working independently, as it allows me to focus and…[Read more]

I listened and compared speeches from both leader, following are my reflections on the speeches according to CREC.

Credibility: Both leaders demonstrate credibility by referencing experts and government actions. Singapore’s leader refers to previous SARS experience, enhancing confidence, while the U.S. leader emphasizes aggressive actions and g…[Read more]

The current scenario for Myanmar
Technology Infrastructure
Myanmar’s healthcare system has limited digital infrastructure, with technology adoption at varying levels across regions. The implementation of digital tools for health intelligence, data collection, and sharing remains limited, especially in rural areas where healthcare facilities o…[Read more]

Disease Outbreaks Declared as PHEIC
The outbreaks which have been declared as PHEIC by the World Health Organization (WHO) as follow:
• H1N1 Influenza Pandemic (Swine Flu) in 2009
• Polio Resurgence in 2014
• Ebola Outbreak in West Africa in 2014
• Zika Virus Outbreak in 2015
• Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2018
• CO…[Read more]

Two specific gaps identified in the Korean hepatitis B surveillance system include:

Misreporting of Chronic Hepatitis B Cases: Chronic cases are often inaccurately reported as acute cases due to a lack of clear diagnostic guidelines that differentiate between acute and chronic hepatitis B​.

Underutilization of the Surveillance System: The s…[Read more]

Digital technology greatly enhances disease surveillance by enabling rapid data collection, analysis, and dissemination. Data analytics, such as desriptive study and predition, can process massive datasets to identify patterns and predict disease spread. Geographic information systems (GIS) can map disease hotspots, providing visual insights into…[Read more]

It is depended on different point of view,
From service provider POV: EMR integrated with support of clinical decision making is important
From clients and patients POV: Tele health app or system will help them to improve access to health care
From public health care managers POV: A data visualization tool with Covid 19 epi trend will help them to…[Read more]