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Webinar:  Using digital technologies to enhance implementation of home-based records/ personal health records for maternal, newborn and child health

7 May, 2025, 7am EDT, 1pm CEST, 4:30pm IST

Home-based records for maternal, newborn and child health play an important role in recording the history of health services a patient has received and support communication between individuals and health workers. The use of digital technologies to enhance implementation of home-based records may provide opportunities for improved data access and accuracy and to continuity of care, though challenges like usability, equity, and system integration remain. 

This webinar will showcase insights from Rwanda and India, exploring successes and lessons learned in leveraging digital tools for maternal, newborn, and child health. It will also provide a platform for open discussion and exchange of ideas. 

Agenda and Speakers

  • Opening remarks and introductions: Annie Portela and Laura Nic Lochlainn, World Health Organization
  • Overview of WHO guidance for digital transformation: Natschja Ratanaprayul, World Health Organization
  • The use of electronic child health cards linked to digital registry in Rwanda: Representative of Rwanda Biomedical Centre, Ministry of Health, TBC
  • The India U-WIN initiative to improve immunization in pregnant women, newborns, infants and children: Dr. Pawan Kumar, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi
  • Building the future: digitalizing the maternal and child health handbook by leveraging digital public goods: Tomoya Yoshida, Japan International Cooperation Agency
  • Q&As

Register: click on te button below or scan the QR code.

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