What are the key health informatics news and developments from 2025-2026?
What are the most significant health informatics news and developments from the past year that SSHIA members should know about?
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Key developments in 2025-2026 include: the launch of the updated South Sudan National Digital Health Strategy; the expansion of DHIS2 to cover all ten states; the piloting of electronic health records in three national hospitals; the launch of the SSHIA Professional Certificate in Health Informatics; and South Sudan joining the Africa CDC Africa Pathogen Genomics Initiative. These developments represent significant progress in health informatics in South Sudan.
Globally, the WHO released updated guidelines on digital health interventions and the use of AI in healthcare. The DHIS2 platform released version 41 with significant improvements to analytics and mobile functionality. The Global Fund announced increased investment in health information system strengthening in sub-Saharan Africa. These global developments have direct implications for health informatics practice in South Sudan.
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