Attaining Connected Healthcare through a National Data Platform 

Category

Spotlight

Country

Kenya

Pillar

Network Learning & Development

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