Derek Kunaka

Director, Health Information Systems, South Africa @JSIHealth | Strategy | Leadership | Happiness | Afro Jazz. Tweets reflect personal views.

[Derek Kunaka @dmkunaka]

Excited to be at this #GDHF session on Critical Ingredients for Digital Transformation showcasing @JSIhealth’s partnerships across the globe. @CHISUprogram @RECAINSAnetwork @DTOkemkes

[Derek Kunaka @dmkunaka]

@AfricaHTSummit panel discusses the https://t.co/AseaAhNWIg to guide country legislation to regulate the generation and use of public health data. Key considerations useful for us at the @CHISUprogram in supporting the strengthening of HIS governance beyond data protection laws

[AlignMNH @alignmnh]

“Almost every single conversation (at #IMNHC2023) came back to the data – either the lack of data or the use of data.” @CHISUprogram's Stephanie Watson-Grant and Derek Kunaka share 4️⃣ takeaways on how data can advance maternal and newborn health progress: https://t.co/5LiYGca988

[Derek Kunaka @dmkunaka]

Indonesia launches their vision for integrating data for health through #SATUSEHAT, a community-selected name for Indonesia Health Services @leahmmcm #DigitalHealth #DigitalTransformation

[Kementerian Kesehatan RI @KemenkesRI]

Hai #Healthies,

@KemenkesRI akan meluncurkan Indonesia Health Services (IHS) untuk meningkatkan pelayanan kesehatan di Indonesia.

Saksikan siaran langsung peluncurannya di kanal Youtube @KemenkesRI, pagi ini mulai pukul 10.00 WIB.

Link : https://t.co/5unmtoB58D

[Derek Kunaka @dmkunaka]

@CHISUprogram’s Chief of Party for Indonesia @leahmmcm and Technical Advisor look on as the Min of Health launches #SATUSEHAT, the platform to enable Digital Health Transformation that @CHISUprogram is supporting

[Derek Kunaka @dmkunaka]

@_gallexi Follow @CHISUprogram and watch the videos on the Youtube channel https://t.co/8WeL3xvWxr for some ideas on the key areas needing support

[Derek Kunaka @dmkunaka]

Enjoyed being part of this discussion on digital supportive supervision with my @JSIhealth colleague @LeonaRosenblum

[UgHIA @UgHIAorg]

Would you like to hold a panel discussion or pre-conference during #HELINA21 ? Get your abstracts submitted here; https://t.co/aRyazm8M6G
#ehealth #mhealth #digitalhealth

[OpenHIE @OpenHIE]

"OpenHIE Academy: A New E-Learning Tool on Health Information Exchange and the OpenHIE Community"

Check out our blog on the newest tool to continue your education on #OHIE https://t.co/FalA5cYNrK

[Open Data Watch @OpenDataWatch]

In collaboration with @Data2x and @UNESCAP, we are excited to announce the release of Bridging the Gap: Mapping #GenderData Availability in Asia and the Pacific, which assesses gaps across 5 countries in 6 domains. Check out the major takeaways! 🧵:

[Samira Asma @DrSamira_Asma]

Data can be a public good when managed effectively. This is true for health data as well.

[Samira Asma @DrSamira_Asma]

We cannot afford to turn a blind eye to the strategic value of robust information systems that generate real-time, reliable and actionable data in all countries.

@TimHarford warns us “Why investing in data is never money wasted.”
@WHO @DrTedros
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https://t.co/OO1osBHRFB

[Derek Kunaka @dmkunaka]

Another case being made for strong #HIS from the European perspective. At @CHISUprogram we believe in strengthening HIS by focusing on continuous improvement

[BMC @BioMedCentral]

A Comment article published in the Archives of Public Health summarizes the key challenges faced by health information systems in times of a pandemic and beyond, with a focus on European countries. https://t.co/dDccMtgHCT

[Christina Villella @cvillella1]

Checkout what @JSIhealth is up to at #GDHF2020! In particular, I am really looking forward to the sessions on Health Information Exchanges and Ethiopia's HIS tomorrow. @The_GDHN

https://t.co/dy6G5Q3zxv

[Derek Kunaka @dmkunaka]

@JSIhealth's @ollisste reflects on the transition from digital health pilots to strengthening national health information systems for #GDHF2020 https://t.co/qyzugYJh7N

[Derek Kunaka @dmkunaka]

@WHO releases their internal approach to data governance which includes sustainable strengthening of country health information systems https://t.co/YhWCEQDteo

[Dr. Peter A Singer, OC @PeterASinger]

New @WHO data principles‼️

WHO shall:

1️⃣ treat data as a public good
2️⃣ uphold Member States' trust in data
3️⃣ support Member States' data and health information systems capacity
4️⃣ be a responsible data manager and steward
5️⃣ strive to fill public health data gaps

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[Derek Kunaka @dmkunaka]

Fantastic to see the continued evolution of openLMIS since the initial national deployments of eLMIS back in 2013. Notable lessons being shared here together with perspectives on further contributions @JSIhealth #digitalhealth #Interoperability #hisstrengthening

[OpenLMIS @OpenLMIS]

Check out our latest blog on how interoperability across different health information systems can strengthen global health interventions #opensource #digitalhealth https://t.co/d9l3Nq5tz1

[RTI International @RTI_Intl]

We are proud to announce that we’ve been selected as a partner for the @USAIDGH Country Health Information Systems and Data Use (CHISU) Program led by @JSIhealth. https://t.co/DbEivpMmnZ