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CURRENT SITUATION OF E-HEALTH IN MYANMAR
Nang Kham Oo Leik Central Women’s Hospital
Country Profile
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Ministry of Health
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National Health Plan (2011-2016)
• To provide valid and complete health information to end users using modern information and communication technologies
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Department of Health Planning
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E-Health Division
• Division of Department of Health Planning
• E-Health data centre --- implementation of health services by using information and communication technology
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Current Situation
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• Medical Resource Centre
• IMCEIT
• Telemedicine Project
• Currently Planning Projects
Medical Resource Centre
• Established in 2001
• Studio / e-Library / Medical Museum• Production of teaching & learning
materials• ICT development
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IMCEIT
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• Established IMCEIT in Ygn in 2006
• Procurement of hardware & IT infrastructure
• Establishment of Internet• Installation of telemedicine
application & medical equipment• Training staff
Telemedicine Project
• To promote teaching capabilities • To develop & disseminate teaching &
learning materials• To enhance Dx , Tx & referral system
from rural areas using ICT in health care system
• People from geographically distant areas to get more health care options
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Experiences of E-Health in Myanmar
• Telemedicine project ( A pilot study ) successful during Sep-Dec 2008
• Using satellite link with Bharti-Airtel from India
• (10) communication centres successfully tested
• After Dec 2008 – link was disconnected
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Currently Planning Projects
1. Telebroadcasting Live broadcast of the produced videos over the established networks
2. File sharing servers Share e-books effectively to medical students over the networks
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E-Health Needs in Myanmar
• Care management protocols by consensus
• Available staff of experts• Data base capacity for ongoing data
collection• Motivated patients & caregivers• Motivated providers
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Conclusion
• Resource constraints as a developing country but trying to make substantial achievements in raising the health status
• Partnership development nationally, regionally & globally
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Recommendation
• Need resources
• Effective collaboration & co-ordination of the related departments & organizations
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THANK YOU
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