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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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Health Policy

How should South Sudan prepare for future health emergencies using health informatics?

The COVID-19 pandemic and other recent health emergencies have highlighted the importance of preparedness. How can health informatics contribute to better prepa...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

What is the One Health approach and how does it relate to health informatics in South Sudan?

I have been hearing about the One Health approach, which recognises the interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health. How does this approach...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

How can South Sudan develop a sustainable health informatics workforce?

South Sudan faces a severe shortage of trained health informatics professionals. What strategies can be used to develop a sustainable health informatics workfor...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

What is the role of traditional medicine in South Sudan health system and how can it be integrated into health information systems?

Traditional medicine is widely used in South Sudan, particularly in rural areas. How can traditional medicine be integrated into the formal health system and he...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

How can health informatics support mental health services in South Sudan?

Mental health is a significant but often neglected health issue in South Sudan, where conflict, displacement, and trauma have affected millions of people. How c...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

What are the key health policy priorities for South Sudan in the next five years?

As a health informatics professional, I want to understand the key health policy priorities for South Sudan so that I can align my work with national needs. Wha...

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1 month ago

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Health Policy

How can South Sudan strengthen its health workforce information system?

South Sudan has a severe shortage of health workers and limited information about where health workers are located and what skills they have. How can the health...

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1 month ago

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Research & Innovation

How can we publish health informatics research from South Sudan in international journals?

I have conducted a study on DHIS2 data quality in South Sudan and want to publish it internationally. What are the steps and which journals should I target?

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1 month ago

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Research & Innovation

What research methods are most appropriate for health informatics research in South Sudan?

I am designing a health informatics research study in South Sudan. What research methods are most appropriate given the resource constraints and contextual chal...

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1 month ago

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Research & Innovation

What are the opportunities for health informatics research collaboration between South Sudan and international institutions?

I am looking for international research collaboration opportunities in health informatics. What partnerships exist and how can South Sudan researchers access th...

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1 month ago

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Research & Innovation

How can mHealth applications be developed for the South Sudan context?

I want to develop a mobile health application for community health workers in South Sudan. What are the key design principles and what platforms should I use?

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1 month ago

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Research & Innovation

What is the evidence base for digital health interventions in sub-Saharan Africa?

I am writing a literature review on digital health in sub-Saharan Africa. What are the key findings from the evidence base and what gaps exist?

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1 month ago

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Research & Innovation

How can we use routine health data from DHIS2 for research in South Sudan?

DHIS2 contains a wealth of routine health data from South Sudan facilities. How can this data be used for research and what are the methodological consideration...

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1 month ago

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Research & Innovation

What is the role of artificial intelligence in improving health outcomes in Africa?

AI is being discussed as a transformative technology for healthcare in Africa. What are the realistic applications of AI for improving health outcomes in resour...

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1 month ago

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Research & Innovation

How can South Sudan build a health informatics research agenda?

South Sudan lacks a coordinated health informatics research agenda. What are the priority research questions and how can SSHIA help coordinate research efforts?

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1 month ago

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