
Government of Malawi
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Leverage DPGs to improve data use, upgrade national health information software
Malawi is implementing an Open Source Comprehensive Electronic Medical Record and Information Management System built on top of OpenMRS, OpenELIS, Dcm4chee and Odoo for clinics and hospitals, designed for low resource environments. Ministry of health is already implementing the Electronic Medical Record System (EMRS) in all the major health facilities in Malawi. The EMRS is a system based on OpenEMR, an open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. The EMRS will be customized to integrate Unique Identification Number (UID) from the National Registration and Identification System.
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Public/Private Sector Workshop on DPGs for DPI
The government of Malawi has taken significant strides by aligning with the ambitious 50-in-5 campaign, a pivotal step towards enhancing digital public infrastructure. As part of this commitment, a forthcoming workshop is poised to bridge the gap between the public and private sectors, elucidating the manifold benefits of employing open-source platforms. The workshop's primary focus is to advocate for the utilization of open-source solutions cataloged within the DPG (Digital Public Goods) registry.
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Advocacy for Open-Source Software in Health and Social Sector
The e-government under the Ministry of Information and Digitization in Malawi will assist other public and private sector entities to advocate for the use and adoption of digital public goods (DPGs).
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