Caribbean Region
The following is a graphical summary of the construction of these Digital Health strategies in the countries of the Caribbean Countries subregion, grouped together:
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- 0Without knowledge and/or without a planned agenda
- 1In progress
- 2It has a strategy, but it is not officially published
- 3Digital Health strategy publicly available online
The Bahamas has developed an IS4H Plan of Action which has been approved by the IS4H Steering Committee, a mulit-sectoral committee reporting to the Minister of Health. The Bahamas will develop a public-facing version of the IS4H Plan of Action in 2023.
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- 0Without knowledge and/or without a planned agenda
- 1In progress
- 2It has a strategy, but it is not officially published
- 3Digital Health strategy publicly available online
Barbados is taking steps to increase its Digital Health initiatives throughout the Ministry of Health, especially with Queen Elizabeth Hospital, but have not yet completed a comprehensive Digital Health Strategy
LInks
- How Barbados is Bridging its Digital Infrastructure Gap
- Digital Feature – The Heart Of Barbados Healthcare
- National Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs)
- PAHO embarks on mission with Barbados to strengthen its Information Systems and Digital Transformation of the Health Sector
- Digital Feature – The Heart Of Barbados Healthcare
- EU to provide funding of €4.38 million for the digitalisation of Barbados’ Queen Elizabeth Hospital
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- 0Without knowledge and/or without a planned agenda
- 1In progress
- 2It has a strategy, but it is not officially published
- 3Digital Health strategy publicly available online
The Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MISPAS) of the Dominican Republic has launched the National Digital Health Strategy (ENSD) 2024-2028, a strategic plan to transform the health system through the integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs). With the slogan "Towards a more accessible, efficient and inclusive health system", the strategy puts people at the centre of the digital transformation, promoting equity, quality and efficiency in health services.
Objectives
- Improve the efficiency and accessibility of health services
- Implement emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and medical robotics
- Expand telemedicine to reach more Dominicans
Development and implementation
The initiative is aligned with the 2030 Digital Agenda and the National Strategic Plan for Health 2030, and has the technical support of the World Bank, UNDP and RECAINSA. It will be implemented by a governance structure led by the Ministry of Health and composed of various government entities.
Key components
- Single Electronic Health Record
- Digitalisation of processes
- Strengthening telemedicine
- Ethical and Responsible Management of Health Information
This strategy seeks to digitally transform the health sector to improve the quality, equity and efficiency of services, taking advantage of new technologies and promoting collaboration between the public and private sectors.
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- 0Without knowledge and/or without a planned agenda
- 1In progress
- 2It has a strategy, but it is not officially published
- 3Digital Health strategy publicly available online
Guyana will develop its Digital Health Agenda and Roadmap in 2023.
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- 0Without knowledge and/or without a planned agenda
- 1In progress
- 2It has a strategy, but it is not officially published
- 3Digital Health strategy publicly available online
Haiti does not have any current Digital Health Strategy in play or in planning.
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- 0Without knowledge and/or without a planned agenda
- 1In progress
- 2It has a strategy, but it is not officially published
- 3Digital Health strategy publicly available online
Jamaica has developed an National Digital Health and Information Systems for Heat Strategic Plan.
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- 0Without knowledge and/or without a planned agenda
- 1In progress
- 2It has a strategy, but it is not officially published
- 3Digital Health strategy publicly available online
Suriname has developed a Digital Health Agenda and IS4H Plan of Action for the period 2022 to 2027.
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- 0Without knowledge and/or without a planned agenda
- 1In progress
- 2It has a strategy, but it is not officially published
- 3Digital Health strategy publicly available online
Trinidad and Tobago has started building it's national strategy for Digital Transformation, and will develop its Digital Health Agenda and Roadmap in 2023.
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