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Global Health Information Technology

This study explores the transformative impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on the health sector in developing countries. It reviews literature on ICT interventions, remote consultations, and the efficiency of health workers. Key focus areas include the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, administrative systems enhancement, and national regulatory frameworks. The paper also addresses local capacity-building, the role of political champions, and sustainable project implementation, ensuring that technology aligns with local needs and strengthens existing systems.

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Global Health Information Technology

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  1. Global Health Information Technology Jacqueline Dubow infoDev

  2. The Study • Scope • ICT • Health sector • Developing countries • Outputs • Literature Review www.asksource.info/res_library/ict_tax.htlm • On-line Discussion • Framework Paper

  3. ICT Impact • Public health information dissemination • Remote consultation, diagnosis & treatment • Health workers efficiency & training • Real time response • Administrative systems efficiency

  4. Intervention • National regulatory framework • Interdisciplinary collaboration • Vision been defined? • Public, private & civil society links • Telecommunication sector reform • Projects sustainability

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Thank You!

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