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WHO rolls out universal newborn screening implementation guidance in South-East Asia Region

  • 06/03/2024
The World Health Organization today launched implementation guidance in the South-East Asia Region for universal screening of newborns for hearing impairment, eye abnormalities and neonatal jaundice, to help prevent disabilities caused by these conditions if not detected early and managed profoundly. “The regional implementation guidance will facilitate capacity-building for newborn or neonatal screening that aims at pre-symptomatic detection, shortly after birth, of serious treatable conditions. Backed by referral, diagnosis, management, and follow-up for appropriate treatment, , these screenings will enable prevention of long-term disability or premature death,” said Ms Saima Wazed, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia, while releasing the guidance…
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Integration of the hepatitis information system (SIHEPI) into Jakarta’s health facilities e-registry

  • 06/03/2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, digital transformation has emerged as a crucial enabler to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of medical data. Indonesia has taken a significant step forward by integrating the Hepatitis Information System (SIHEPI) with Puskesmas and hospital e-registries, facilitating seamless recording and reporting of health data at provincial level in Jakarta. This ground-breaking initiative, led by the Jakarta Provincial Health Office (PHO) in collaboration with the Digital Transformation Office (DTO) and direction from the Hepatitis Working Group, MoH, WHO along with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), aims to improve the country’s health information system and…
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Lack of sleep may increase the risk

  • 06/03/2024
Share on PinterestExperts say a lack of sleep can raise the risk of a variety of health issues. NICK VEASEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images Individuals with sleep durations of five or fewer hours per day could have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers also reported that eating a healthy diet did not lower the risk of type 2 diabetes from insufficient sleep. However, they added that daily exercise might decrease the risk of diabetes and offset the results of insufficient sleep. People who regularly sleep five hours or less per night are at a higher risk of developing…
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How 10,000 steps per day lowers cardiovascular risks

  • 06/03/2024
Share on PinterestExperts say daily walking can help counteract the health effects of sitting for most of the day. Jimena Roquero/Stocksy A new study reports that people can get health benefits from 9,000 to 10,500 steps a day, even if they’re sedentary the rest of the time. Researchers say this number of steps lowered mortality risk by 39% and cardiovascular risk by 21% Experts say that other exercises, such as swimming and bicycling, can also help improve heart health. A new study has some encouraging news for people who have trouble finding time to exercise. Researchers say every step you…
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Countries partnering with the GFF are reducing maternal mortality and under-five mortality as coverage of essential health services increases, new data show

  • 06/03/2024
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, a new report released today shows that more than 90 percent of countries partnering with the Global Financing Facility (GFF) have reduced maternal mortality and under-five mortality. Major progress has also been achieved across other health outcomes — including reductions in adolescent birth rates, stunting and stillbirths — showing that long-term commitment to investing in the health of women and youth is delivering results. New data demonstrating that: Maternal mortality rates declined in 96% of countries (1); 100% of countries partnering with GFF 5 years saw a decline Under-five mortality rates declined…
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ECU Health nationally recognized as top performer for patient experience

  • 06/03/2024
“At ECU Health, creating positive patient and team member experiences is at the heart of who we are as a mission-driven organization,” said Dr. Julie Kennedy Oehlert, chief experience officer, ECU Health. “Our continuous journey toward excellence in patient care is informed by the perspectives of our patients and driven by the hearts of our team members. Our patients know that ECU Health team members are here to care for them with compassion and respect. It is gratifying to know our intentional focus on creating safe, healing environments is confirmed by the feedback from those we are honored to serve.…
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Government of Canada signs two bilateral agreements with Nunavut for better health care, closer to home

  • 06/03/2024
March 5, 2024 | Iqaluit, Nunavut | Health Canada Canadians deserve a health care system that provides them with timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed, as well as the ability to age with dignity closer to home. Today, the Honorable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honorable John Main, Nunavut’s Minister of Health, announced two bilateral agreements to invest a total of more than $35.6 million to improve health care access and services in Nunavut. Through the Working Together Agreement, the Government of Canada will first provide more than $23.6 million to support…
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Innovaccer’s Data Activation Platform Secures the Leading Position as the Premier End-to-End Population Health Solution in the 2024 Black Book User Survey

  • 06/03/2024
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / March 5, 2024 / Black Book’s thorough investigation into population health data activation platforms and data management systems incorporated insights from technology, clinical, and financial leaders spanning diverse sectors such as hospitals, physician organizations, ambulatory care, ancillaries, health systems, and clinically integrated networks. The evaluation, focusing on client experience, involved the active participation of 2,525 respondents in a crowdsourced survey conducted from August 2023 to January 2024. In 2024, a striking 92% of surveyed healthcare IT leaders disclosed that their organizations are placing a high priority on data integration planning. Additionally, 51% have earmarked…