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Offline iHRIS Has Now Been Renamed to Windows iHRIS 20 November 2008

To better reflect its functionality, we have renamed the Windows version of the iHRIS Suite from “Offline iHRIS” to “Windows iHRIS.”

Although originally developed to be used in locations with limited or no Internet connectivity, Windows iHRIS can now be accessed via a local network or the Internet. Therefore, it is not strictly an “offline” application.

In conjunction with the release today of iHRIS Suite 3.1.3, we have also released a minor update to Windows iHRIS (version 3.1.3). This update incorporates some minor bug fixes. In addition, the job application in iHRIS Manage is now a module that can be enabled or disabled.

To download the latest version or for more information, please visit the Windows iHRIS page on our website.

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Announcing Version 3.1.3 Bug Fix Release of the iHRIS Suite 20 November 2008

We are pleased to announce the release of minor updates to all three components in the iHRIS Suite.

iHRIS Manage and iHRIS Qualify 3.1.3 incorporate several bug fixes, and we have improved translation support to better enable the software interface to be translated into multiple languages using Launchpad’s translations feature. iHRIS Manage also has one new feature: the job application is now a module that can be turned on and off.

The full iHRIS Suite or any component may be downloaded from our Software Download web page. Please read the README file and installation instructions before downloading.

You may access a live, working demo of each of the systems via our website as well. To get started, visit the iHRIS Software Suite page.

If you have any questions about this release please contact us through our website or at hris@capacityproject.org.

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IntraHealth CEO Champions Role of Informatics in Strengthening Health Workers 3 November 2008

Pape Gaye, IntraHealth’s president and CEO, discussed the challenges of building sub-Saharan Africa’s capacity in health care and information communication technology (ICT) at the Public Health Informatics conference in Seattle, Washington, on September 19. Gaye spoke as part of the plenary session “Decision Support for Public Health and Policy Development: Building Capacity and Sustainability.”

Gaye explained how IntraHealth’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS) development follows a systems strengthening approach. Gaye highlighted IntraHealth’s role in creating the Capacity Project’s Human Resources for Health Global Resource Center as well as the organization’s growing leadership in Health Workforce Informatics. Gaye suggested several areas for future development, including:

• Strengthening linkages between technical schools and health institutions
• Developing policy and advocacy strategies, with key stakeholder and decision-maker involvement
• Fostering Centers of Excellence and “twinning” of educational institutions focused on south to south, south to north collaborations
• Developing new cadres of health workers by attracting and engaging talent early.

Gaye concluded with the following points:

• People working in ICT for health do not need to reinvent the wheel.
• ICT development and capacity building should be done within the context of overall human resources for health capacity building, not outside of it.
• There are exciting opportunities in eHealth for building capacity in ICT but also for using ICT to help build the capacity of health workers and better prepare them for their jobs.

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