CURRENT SITUATION OF E-HEALTH IN MYANMAR

Nang Kham Oo Leik Central Women’s Hospital

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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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