80 likes | 187 Views
Global Health Information Technology. Jacqueline Dubow info Dev. The Study. Scope ICT Health sector Developing countries Outputs Literature Review www.asksource.info/res_library/ict_tax.htlm On-line Discussion Framework Paper. ICT Impact. Public health information dissemination
E N D
Global Health Information Technology Jacqueline Dubow infoDev
The Study • Scope • ICT • Health sector • Developing countries • Outputs • Literature Review www.asksource.info/res_library/ict_tax.htlm • On-line Discussion • Framework Paper
ICT Impact • Public health information dissemination • Remote consultation, diagnosis & treatment • Health workers efficiency & training • Real time response • Administrative systems efficiency
Intervention • National regulatory framework • Interdisciplinary collaboration • Vision been defined? • Public, private & civil society links • Telecommunication sector reform • Projects sustainability
Knowledge Gaps • Pilots to large scale implementation • Cost effectiveness data • Information & experience sharing • Capacity building of intermediaries • Political champions • Appropriate local content • Enable voices of the poor
Checklist • Local needs assessment • Simple technology first choice • Local capacity to use technology appropriately • Beneficiaries &end users consulted and committed • Technology built on & strengthen existing systems • Evidence based
Issues • Strenghthening health system capacity • Big bang change • Delivery strategies covering the largest amount of people • Not what to do but how to do it • Political economy • Economic openess