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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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Clinical Practice

How can we use geographic information systems (GIS) in health planning in South Sudan?

I have been learning about GIS and its applications in public health. How is GIS being used in South Sudan for health planning and disease surveillance, and wha...

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1 month ago

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Clinical Practice

What are the challenges of health data governance in South Sudan?

Health data governance — the policies, standards, and processes that govern how health data is collected, managed, shared, and used — is a critical but often ov...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

What is the South Sudan National Digital Health Strategy and what does it mean for health workers?

I have heard about a National Digital Health Strategy for South Sudan but I have not been able to find the document. Can anyone share what it covers and what it...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

How does the Universal Health Coverage agenda affect health informatics in South Sudan?

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a major global health priority. How does the UHC agenda affect the work of health informatics professionals in South Sudan?

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

What is the role of SSHIA in national health policy advocacy?

I am interested in how SSHIA engages with national health policy processes. What advocacy activities does SSHIA undertake and how can members get involved?

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

How should South Sudan approach health data sharing with international organisations?

International organisations like WHO, UNICEF, and NGOs collect a lot of health data in South Sudan. What policies should govern how this data is shared and used...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

What are the implications of the African Union Data Policy Framework for South Sudan?

The African Union has developed a Data Policy Framework that sets out principles for data governance across the continent. What are the implications of this fra...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

How can health informatics professionals influence health policy in South Sudan?

As a health informatics professional, I want to contribute to health policy development in South Sudan but I am not sure how to get involved. What are the pathw...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

What is the South Sudan Health Financing Strategy and how does it affect health informatics?

I have been hearing about health financing reforms in South Sudan, including discussions about health insurance. How do these reforms affect the work of health...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

How does conflict affect health information systems in South Sudan?

South Sudan has experienced prolonged conflict that has severely disrupted health services and health information systems. How does conflict affect health infor...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

What is the role of the private sector in health informatics in South Sudan?

The private health sector is growing in South Sudan, particularly in Juba. What is the role of the private sector in health informatics and how can private sect...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

How can South Sudan learn from other African countries in strengthening its health information system?

Several African countries have made significant progress in strengthening their health information systems. What lessons can South Sudan learn from countries li...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

What is the International Health Regulations (IHR) and what does it mean for South Sudan?

I have heard about the International Health Regulations (IHR) in the context of COVID-19 and other health emergencies. What are the IHR and what obligations do...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

How can health informatics support the response to non-communicable diseases in South Sudan?

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, hypertension, and cancer are increasingly recognised as a significant health burden in South Sudan, alongside th...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

What is the role of health informatics in humanitarian response in South Sudan?

South Sudan has one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world, with millions of people displaced by conflict and affected by food insecurity. How does hea...

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