RSVP NOW: Accra Tech Salon - How can ICTs Enhance Public Health Services in Ghana?

How Can ICTs Enhance Public Health Services in Ghana? Accra - May 30th - RSVP Now The availability of new digital technology tools has transformed the health sector. The emergence of mobile health systems, electronic data management, and electronic healthcare medicine is affecting learning and research, administration and surveillance, and even health service delivery across Ghana’s health sector. However, few health professionals and clinics are accessing the opportunities offered by technology in public health administration and delivery. Please RSVP now to join the next Accra Tech Salon and dive into the status of ICT application in Ghana’s public health services delivery with esteemed guests, public health professionals, technologists, developers and these key thought leaders: Seth Afagbedzi, Lecturer, School of Public Health, University of Ghana Ernest Gavor, CEO of 233apps, developers of Moja App Sam Quarshie, head of ICT Ghana Health Service Please RSVP now to join the discussion as we explore issues like: What Health Information Systems technologies are presently available? What are the prospects of mobile health technologies in Ghana’s Public health services delivery system? What are the challenges in improving access to and management of health information? What health portals and ICT-based tools can assist in disease prevention, treatment and health monitoring? How Ghana can achieve a complete healthcare reform with ICT? We’ll have hot coffee and catered breakfast treats for a morning rush, but seating is limited. Once we reach our 30-person capacity there will be a waiting list!   Technology for Healthcare May Technology Salon Accra Tuesday, May 30th 2017 8:30am - 10:30 a.m. New Media Hub at Penplusbytes No.1 Ostwe Close, Ako Adjei, Osu, Accra, Ghana (map) RSVP is required for attendance

About the Technology Salon The Technology Salon™ is an intimate, informal, and in person, discussion between information and communication technology experts and international development professionals, with a focus on both: technology's impact on donor-sponsored technical assistance delivery, and private enterprise driven economic development, facilitated by technology. Our meetings are lively conversations, not boring presentations. Attendance is capped at 35 people - and frank participation with ideas, opinions, and predictions is actively encouraged. It's also a great opportunity to meet others motivated to employ technology to solve vexing development problems. Join us today!