Integration of the hepatitis information system (SIHEPI) into Jakarta’s health facilities e-registry

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…

Lack of sleep may increase the risk

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…