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General Discussion Featured

What are the most important health informatics challenges facing South Sudan in 2026?

As we look ahead, what do you think are the most important health informatics challenges facing South Sudan? What should SSHIA and the Ministry of Health priori...

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General Discussion Featured

Welcome to the SSHIA Community Discussion Board — introduce yourself!

Welcome to the SSHIA Community Discussion Board! This is a space for health informatics professionals in South Sudan and beyond to connect, share knowledge, and...

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Training & Education Featured

How can we improve DHIS2 training for health workers in South Sudan?

DHIS2 training in South Sudan is often one-off events that do not lead to sustained competency. How can we improve the quality and sustainability of DHIS2 train...

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General Discussion

How can health informatics professionals maintain their wellbeing while working in challenging environments?

Working in health informatics in South Sudan can be challenging — long hours, difficult working conditions, and the emotional weight of working in a country wit...

SSHIA Administrator

1 month ago

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General Discussion

What is the future of health informatics in South Sudan?

Looking ahead 10 years, what do you think health informatics in South Sudan will look like? What changes are needed to achieve a strong health informatics ecosy...

SSHIA Administrator

1 month ago

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General Discussion

How can we strengthen the SSHIA community discussion boards?

The SSHIA community discussion boards are a valuable resource but participation could be higher. How can we encourage more members to participate and make the b...

SSHIA Administrator

1 month ago

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General Discussion

What are the most inspiring examples of health informatics making a difference in South Sudan?

Sometimes it is easy to focus on the challenges and forget the progress that has been made. What are the most inspiring examples of health informatics making a...

SSHIA Administrator

1 month ago

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General Discussion

How can SSHIA better serve its members in remote states of South Sudan?

Most SSHIA activities are concentrated in Juba, which makes it difficult for members in remote states to participate. How can SSHIA better serve members in Jong...

SSHIA Administrator

1 month ago

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General Discussion

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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1 month ago

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General Discussion

How can we support new SSHIA members to get the most from their membership?

New members sometimes struggle to navigate all the resources and opportunities that SSHIA offers. How can we better support new members to get the most from the...

SSHIA Administrator

1 month ago

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Clinical Practice

How can we improve immunisation data quality in South Sudan?

Immunisation coverage data in South Sudan is often incomplete and inconsistent. As a health information officer, I am looking for practical strategies to improv...

SSHIA Administrator

1 month ago

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Clinical Practice

What are the ethical considerations for using patient data for research in South Sudan?

I am planning a research study that will use routine health data from DHIS2 and patient records. What are the ethical considerations I need to be aware of, part...

SSHIA Administrator

1 month ago

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Clinical Practice

How can health facilities use data visualisation to improve health outcomes?

I have been learning about data visualisation tools like Tableau and Power BI. How can these tools be used in South Sudan health facilities to present health da...

SSHIA Administrator

1 month ago

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Clinical Practice

What is the role of artificial intelligence in health informatics in Africa?

I have been reading about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, including AI-assisted diagnosis, predictive analytics, and natural language pro...

SSHIA Administrator

1 month ago

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Clinical Practice

How can we use health data to address health inequities in South Sudan?

South Sudan has significant health inequities between states, between urban and rural areas, and between different population groups. How can health informatics...

SSHIA Administrator

1 month ago

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Clinical Practice

What are the key components of a health facility assessment in South Sudan?

I have been asked to lead a health facility assessment in our county. What are the key components of a comprehensive health facility assessment and what tools a...

SSHIA Administrator

1 month ago

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Clinical Practice

How do we handle duplicate patient records in OpenMRS?

We have a significant problem with duplicate patient records in our OpenMRS installation. Patients are sometimes registered multiple times, which creates confus...

SSHIA Administrator

1 month ago

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Clinical Practice

What is the importance of civil registration and vital statistics for health planning in South Sudan?

South Sudan has very low civil registration coverage — most births and deaths are not officially registered. How does this affect health planning and what can b...

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1 month ago

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