Multi-Sector Approach to Target Effective ICT for Universal Health Coverage in the Philippines Read more about Multi-Sector Approach to Target Effective ICT for Universal Health Coverage in the Philippines This presentation shares the development of eHealth governance in the Philippines. The key enablers in leadership and governance, including the adoption of an IT Governance Framework, are discussed. Key plans on moving forward with e-Health to a much wider national scale are also explained.
Developing the Investment Case for ICT in Achieving Universal Health Coverage Read more about Developing the Investment Case for ICT in Achieving Universal Health Coverage ICT is an important resource to support national initiatives towards universal health coverage (UHC). ICT, however, is complex and often considered an expensive investment. This session discussed ICT’s many dimensions relating to healthcare and dissected the benefits, risks, and resource decisions essential to establish a cost-effective information system for UHC.
Evidence and Innovation Fair Read more about Evidence and Innovation Fair This session provided the time and space for the participants to engage in more intimate conversations with experts and innovators on current projects that have applied ICT in strengthening health systems.
ICT for Development for Universal Health Coverage Read more about ICT for Development for Universal Health Coverage This session brought together thought leaders to share their experiences and discuss their perspectives on how ICT can drive development in a more efficient way and bring quality service delivery for achieving universal health coverage.
Experience from Bangladesh: Universal Health Coverage Indicators and Digital Health Strategy Read more about Experience from Bangladesh: Universal Health Coverage Indicators and Digital Health Strategy Global initiatives demonstrate the necessity of ICT in the establishment of an electronic health and social development tracking system. Recognizing ICT’s importance, the Government of Bangladesh implemented a digital health program through the Digital Bangladesh Vision 2009. A framework for monitoring universal health coverage in the country was also created.
Strengthening Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems: A Necessity for the Region to Overcome Socio-Economic and Health Challenges Read more about Strengthening Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems: A Necessity for the Region to Overcome Socio-Economic and Health Challenges Data on mortality and cause of death are essential especially in monitoring health trends, and are particularly relevant to the Asia and Pacific region where universal health coverage (UHC) remains an aspiration for many. Improving Civil Registration and Vital Statistics systems has become a post-2015 health and development imperative, including UHC.
Framing the Context: ICT-Enabled Health Systems – a Luxury, an Option, or a Necessity? Read more about Framing the Context: ICT-Enabled Health Systems – a Luxury, an Option, or a Necessity? This session was organized with the objective to show how ICT for health provides strategic returns on investments that reap benefits on operational efficiency, social good, and health systems performance. Experts shared to the participants their experiences with ICT-enabled health systems.
Setting the Stage for Universal Health Coverage in the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Global Vision, Trends, and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Read more about Setting the Stage for Universal Health Coverage in the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Global Vision, Trends, and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework This session held discussions on defining the context of ICT for measuring and achieving universal health coverage (UHC). A global overview of the latest policy dialogue on UHC was provided, followed by a regional and country perspective, and an outlook of a possible UHC monitoring and evaluation framework.
Opening Remarks - Conference on Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific Read more about Opening Remarks - Conference on Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific ADB President Takehiko Nakao in his speech touched upon three issues: (i) why strong health systems are important for development in Asia and the Pacific; (ii) why ICT is the key to strengthening health systems; and (iii) how ADB will contribute to promoting universal health coverage in developing member countries.
Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific Read more about Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific This Conference on Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific: Strategic Investments for Evidence and Action engaged government officials from multiple sectors (health, finance, planning, statistics, ICT), development partners, and experts to pursue a policy dialogue in increasing ICT and information infrastructure investments that accelerate universal health coverage (UHC) progress in Asia and the Pacific.