Abstract

Geo-enabling the HIS to Address Public Health in Myanmar
Track: Public Health
Authors: Aye Aye SEIN, Lin Sein, Mark Landry, Maung Maung Htay Zaw , Nan Thida Phyo, Neriza Pantanilla, Steeve Ebener, Susann Roth, Wynn Zaw

Myanmar’s Ministry of Health and Sports, with the support of the Asian Development Bank, the World Health Organization and the Asia eHealth Information Network GIS Lab, has embarked on a process to geo-enable their Health Information System (HIS) through the development and implementation of specific guidelines, standards and policies. These elements ensure improved geographically based decision making and a more systemic approach to solving public health problems in the country.