CURRENT SITUATION OF E-HEALTH IN MYANMAR Nang Kham Oo Leik Central Womens Hospital

Country Profile 2NKOL

Ministry of Health Department of Health Department of Medical Science Department of Health Planning Department of Traditional Medicine Department of Medical Research 3NKOL

National Health Plan ( ) To provide valid and complete health information to end users using modern information and communication technologies 4NKOL

Department of Health Planning E-Health Health Information Planning Administration Research and Development 5NKOL

E-Health Division Division of Department of Health Planning E-Health data centre --- implementation of health services by using information and communication technology 6NKOL

Current Situation 7NKOL 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 NKOL

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IMCEIT NKOL 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 NKOL

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 NKOL

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 NKOL

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 NKOL

Conclusion Resource constraints as a developing country but trying to make substantial achievements in raising the health status Partnership development nationally, regionally & globally NKOL

Recommendation Need resources Effective collaboration & co-ordination of the related departments & organizations NKOL

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