Calling all digital health leaders! Our January 16th meeting consisted of an open discussion from leaders regarding component overview drafts & HIE Country Profiles. We had representation from 7 Countries on this call. All of our topics are derived from requests from the forum, so don’t miss out - review the recording & contribute your thoughts! https://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_trczw08w?st=186 What you missed!: The call began with a friendly exchange of New Year greetings and casual discussions on returning from the holidays and a recent 3-day Chile HL7 Connectathon. Attendees then introduced themselves, sharing their roles and countries. Paul outlined the agenda and reflected on the success of the eHealth Leaders Forum in 2024, highlighting in-person regional events that provided valuable spaces for leaders to connect and exchange ideas. He emphasized the intention to grow participation, engagement, and collaborative outputs. Steven added that momentum was strong and emphasized the need for ethical and responsible leadership, particularly in Africa, and suggested collaborating with global organizations like the WHO. Paul noted that the WHO had expressed interest in government-to-government relations through the eHealth Leaders Forum. Alvin shared that OpenHIE had become part of the Philippines' health architecture, and Paul reiterated the forum's origins within OpenHIE and the group's ability to decide its direction moving forward. The conversation shifted to a review of component overview document drafts. (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Cl0PPL3VYuGFedv0JL6S2axaGi1lF4f5?usp=drive_link) Paul explained the goal of creating shared language and a collaborative resource, with country profiles serving as a central tool for exchanging knowledge and documentation. Michael mentioned that some profiles were published, and Steven emphasized that the profiles were valuable for deepening understanding. Milani praised the initiative, noting its usefulness for reviewing digital strategies and providing a reference library for countries. Milani also suggested including WHO guidelines in the documents, which Paul agreed to incorporate. He proposed that the outlines for all components be published and discussed further. The call concluded with a suggestion to have each health leader share their priorities for the year, which would help the group stay relevant and focused on shared goals. How you can help! Review the country profile example (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sZ3uSPsQMnMEK_12eIU67oR-rgYofB_q36wzKryWa0s/edit#slide=id.p) and connect with your in-country team on this in order to get ready to start drafting your country’s HIE Profile! Why it matters! These HIE Country Profiles will serve as a way for country leaders to gain more valuable insight into the governance structures & the HIE component progress. The more profiles we are able to successfully make available on the OpenHIE wiki the more aware eHealth Leaders can be of global efforts. |
review the meeting recording here: https://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_kmk9vswy?st=35 🧭 Meeting Overview
🧠 Themes & Insights 🔧 Resilience & Ownership
🚨 Crisis as Catalyst
🤝 Collaboration & Learning
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Review the recording here: https://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_e5rmkhjf?st=408 Participants discussed progress on digital health implementation, particularly around Health Information Exchange (HIE) and the need for national standards and governance. Rosemary (WHO-HQ) emphasized supporting clinical decision-making through data and shared updates on guideline development, while Hassan highlighted Somalia’s challenges with standardization and interest in developing a country HIE profile. Esteban and Paul contributed technical and strategic guidance, with a plan to reconvene the eHealth leaders in person later in the year. |
Review the recording here: https://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_92g67qrw 🧭 Meeting Summary The conversation centered around ongoing challenges and adaptations in digital health across several African countries due to funding cuts, particularly from USAID, and the need for sustainability and government support. Participants from Uganda, Malawi, South Sudan, and Somalia shared similar experiences, highlighting efforts to manage transitions, address data fragmentation, and promote interoperability. The group discussed the importance of country leadership, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing through initiatives like the Country Profiles and upcoming in-person engagement at the HELINA Conference in Botswana. Emphasis was placed on engaging the private sector and exploring sustainable financing models for digital health, with a commitment to continue these discussions in future meetings. 🧭 Meeting Overview Context: Participants from various African countries shared updates on their digital health systems amidst funding uncertainties, particularly following reductions from partners like USAID. The meeting was part of the ongoing African eHealth Leadership Forum supported by HELINA. Tone: Collaborative, reflective, and solutions-oriented, with a sense of urgency around sustainability and system resilience. Purpose: To share country-level experiences, highlight common challenges, promote collaboration, and prepare for upcoming engagements including the HELINA Conference. 🧠 Themes & Insights
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