Over the past thirty years, significant effort has been dedicated to strengthening public health information systems (HIS) and integrating them into health sector reforms, which are becoming increasingly complex. This complexity is a result of the growing diversity of technology platforms, the multitude of players involved, increasing demands for information, and the need for data confidentiality and security. The introduction of initiatives like Universal Healthcare Coverage and the Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases is expected to place additional strain on all healthcare systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where healthcare systems have struggled to provide quality care.
This PDF titled Public Health Informatics discusses the challenges posed in the design, development, and implementation of HIS in LMICs. It focuses on key problem areas that include inadequate data and issues with inter-operability, and suggests possible approaches to addressing them. Case studies are also provided to critically analyze the experiences of countries and health programs in building HIS and assessing the successes and failures of various approaches.
Finally, the ebook explores how future systems in developing countries can be designed. Please note that the product offered consists only of the Public Health Informatics ebook in PDF format, excluding any access codes.
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