Honduras has announced a significant step towards modernizing its healthcare system through the launch of a Digital Transformation Roadmap. This comprehensive plan aims to revolutionize the country's health sector in the short and medium term.

Key Aspects of the Digital Transformation Roadmap

The roadmap addresses several crucial areas:

• Governance
• Management
• Infrastructure
• Processes
• Institutional culture
• Knowledge management

It also includes strategies for digital health, such as the Action Plan for a Unique and Comprehensive Electronic Health Record (EUIS) and telemedicine initiatives.

Expected Outcomes

The digital transformation efforts are expected to:

• Improve medical care
• Streamline medical records
• Enhance clinical decision-making
• Strengthen telemedicine services
• Increase administrative efficiency
• Bolster epidemiological surveillance

Alignment with Regional Goals

This initiative aligns with Objective 6 of the Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas (ASSA) 2018-2030, which focuses on Health Information Systems. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has recognized Honduras' commitment to developing its own strategic and technical framework for digital transformation.

Collaborative Effort

The launch event saw participation from various Honduran institutions, including the National Registry of Persons (RNP), the National Institute of Statistics (INE), and the Results Management Directorate (DIGER). International organizations such as PAHO, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were also represented. 

This roadmap is part of the broader National Health Refoundation Plan 2024-2030, specifically addressing the integrated management of the public health system.