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What are the key data privacy and security considerations for health information systems in South Sudan?
Data privacy and security are fundamental principles of health informatics. Health information systems in South Sudan must protect patient data while enabling i...
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What training programmes does SSHIA offer?
SSHIA offers a comprehensive range of training programmes designed to build the capacity of health informatics professionals in South Sudan. Programmes range fr...
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How do I obtain an SSHIA training certificate?
SSHIA issues certificates to participants who successfully complete training programmes and meet the attendance and assessment requirements.
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What is the South Sudan National Health Information System (NHIS) and how does it work?
The South Sudan National Health Information System (NHIS) is the framework through which health data is collected, managed, analysed, and used to inform health...
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What is the WHO Global Health Observatory and how can South Sudan health workers use it?
The WHO Global Health Observatory (GHO) is the World Health Organization primary gateway to health-related statistics for its 194 Member States. It provides acc...
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How do I report a concern about my mentorship experience?
SSHIA is committed to ensuring that all mentorship relationships are safe, respectful, and productive. There are clear channels for reporting concerns.
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I am not receiving emails from SSHIA. What should I do?
SSHIA sends important communications via email, including membership confirmations, training registrations, and password resets. If you are not receiving these...
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What is the OpenHIE framework and how does it apply to South Sudan?
OpenHIE (Open Health Information Exchange) is a global community and framework for designing and implementing health information exchange architectures in low-...
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How long does the SSHIA mentorship relationship last?
The SSHIA Mentorship Programme is structured around defined cohort periods to ensure that both mentors and mentees have clear expectations and commitments.
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I uploaded the wrong document during my application. How do I replace it?
Uploading incorrect documents is a common issue during the membership or training application process. SSHIA provides a way to replace documents before your app...
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How do I update my personal details on the SSHIA member portal?
Keeping your contact details and professional information up to date ensures you receive important communications from SSHIA and that your member profile accura...
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How do I change my SSHIA portal username or email address?
Your SSHIA portal username is your registered email address. Changing it requires verification to ensure account security.
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The SSHIA portal shows an error message. What does it mean?
Error messages on the SSHIA portal can indicate a range of issues, from simple user errors to technical problems. Understanding common error messages helps you...
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What is the LOINC standard and how is it used in health informatics?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying medical laboratory observations and clinical measurements, enabl...
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Does SSHIA offer membership fee waivers or scholarships?
SSHIA is committed to making membership accessible to all health informatics professionals in South Sudan, including those facing financial constraints.
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What happens if my mentor or mentee is not responsive?
Occasionally, mentor-mentee relationships face challenges due to communication difficulties, schedule conflicts, or mismatched expectations. SSHIA has processes...
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Can an organisation hold SSHIA membership on behalf of its staff?
Organisations that employ health informatics professionals can take out Institutional or Corporate membership, which provides benefits for the organisation and...
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What is the Global Fund and how does it support health in South Sudan?
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an international financing organisation that raises and invests funds to accelerate the end of AIDS,...
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How do I cancel my SSHIA membership?
Members who wish to discontinue their SSHIA membership can do so by submitting a formal cancellation request. Membership fees already paid are generally non-ref...
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What is the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) system in South Sudan?
The Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) is the WHO Africa Region framework for disease surveillance that South Sudan uses to detect, report, and...
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