Submitted by Godfrey Begumisa on Thursday, 18th November, 2010 — Blog entry
Approximately 100 delegates from East African Community countries and the US followed the invitation to the E-Health workshop on November 8 - 10, 2010 in Kigali Rwanda. Attendees included policy makers, telecom regulators, medical equipment manufacturers, solutions providers and developers (Software and Hardware)
In presentations, workshops and discussion forums, the attendees learned about e-health strategies, solutions and services from all over the world. Since demographic shifts, the impact of globalization and an increased burden of chronic diseases and expensive treatments challenge healthcare systems, the development of new cost-efficient, reliable and interconnected systems becomes crucial. The significant contributions e-health can make were presented at this cross-sector forum. Broader access to health systems through technology and interoperability, regional integration of health systems was discussed too often.
Telemedicine, e-learning, Strengthening Health Information Management Systems, use of mobile devices to improve Patient care and Work Flow processes, Electronic Medical records, Wireless Point-Of Care Technology Point of Care testing Support bedside vital-sign monitoring were discussed and talked about by all presenters.
The primary aim was to present a unique opportunity to exchange visions, ideas, views, know-how and experience and to develop collaborative working relationships cross-sector, cross-border.
In presentations, workshops and discussion forums, the attendees learned about e-health strategies, solutions and services from all over the world. Since demographic shifts, the impact of globalization and an increased burden of chronic diseases and expensive treatments challenge healthcare systems, the development of new cost-efficient, reliable and interconnected systems becomes crucial. The significant contributions e-health can make were presented at this cross-sector forum. Broader access to health systems through technology and interoperability, regional integration of health systems was discussed too often.
Telemedicine, e-learning, Strengthening Health Information Management Systems, use of mobile devices to improve Patient care and Work Flow processes, Electronic Medical records, Wireless Point-Of Care Technology Point of Care testing Support bedside vital-sign monitoring were discussed and talked about by all presenters.
The primary aim was to present a unique opportunity to exchange visions, ideas, views, know-how and experience and to develop collaborative working relationships cross-sector, cross-border.
Location
Kigali,
Rwanda
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