Fragmented health data systems and limited access to critical patient information, especially in remote areas, are some of the critical data challenges the health sector faces. These issues hinder effective decision-making, delay care, and exacerbate health disparities. One viable solution to this widespread issue is a robust national health information exchange platform that connects health systems, enabling real-time access to health data from anywhere.
Join us for an insightful conversation where we delve into how human and technological efforts can address these challenges, with valuable insights from Kenya’s ongoing implementation.
Our distinguished speaker, Dr. Job Nyangena, will share his expertise on how the health ecosystem collaborates to implement such platforms, focusing on the human aspects, critical partnerships, and the lessons learned.
What you’ll learn:
- The key challenges a national health data platform address
- Collaboration within the health ecosystem
- Human factors critical to success
- Strategies to overcome implementation challenges
- Best practices for digital health solutions
- Lessons from Kenya’s implementation journey
About the Speaker (Dr. Job Nyangena):
Dr. Job Nyangena is a medical doctor and seasoned digital health professional with a distinguished career spanning over a decade. Combining a strong foundation in medicine with a deep understanding of technology, Dr. Nyangena has been instrumental in shaping the digital health landscape both in Kenya and internationally.
With a proven track record as a clinician, academic, policy maker, and digital health consultant, Dr. Nyangena has successfully led numerous projects implementing digital health solutions to support health systems strengthening. Their expertise extends across a wide range of areas, including electronic health records, telemedicine, health data analytics, and mHealth. Dr. Nyangena is passionate about using digital health to address critical healthcare challenges and improve health outcomes.
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