Purpose: The purpose of the online digital database would be to provide a centralized platform to collect, store, and analyze public health data related to the South East Asia region. The database should enable public health officials to monitor disease outbreaks, identify emerging health threats, and develop effective prevention and intervention strategies.
Features and functionality: The database should include features such as data entry and editing capabilities, search and filtering options, data visualization tools, and report generation functionality. The system should also be able to handle structured data types.-Agreed . The data entry and editing capabilities are to be limited to WHO country officers and not to all users.
Data sources and types: The database should be able to collect data from a variety of sources, such as health facilities or institutions. The system should be able to handle predefined data related to the institutes.
User requirements: The system should be accessible to public health officials and researchers in the South East Asia region (and anyone who wants to collaborate even outside of SEARO). The system should allow different types of users, such as epidemiologists, clinicians, and policy-makers, to access the data based on their specific needs and requirements.
Security and privacy: The system should be secure and protect sensitive health data from unauthorized access. The system should implement measures such as access controls, data encryption, and secure user authentication.
Scalability: The system should be scalable and be able to handle an increasing amount of data and users over time. The system should be designed with a flexible architecture that can accommodate future expansion and upgrades inhouse.
Integration with other systems: The system should be able to integrate with other public health systems, such as health information management systems, disease surveillance systems, and laboratory information management systems.
Timeline and budget: The project timeline should include a development phase, testing phase, and deployment phase. The budget should be defined to cover the cost of system development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
