Integrated Management of Childhood illness (IMNCI)

Overview

Digital IMNCI Platform for Integrated Management of Newborn and Childhood Illnesses

Aimed at enhancing health system efficiency, DTDA's Digital IMNCI Platform provides healthcare providers with tools to manage common childhood illnesses, especially during the disruptions caused by COVID-19.

Project Description

In 2021, DTDA, with PHC Global and UNICEF Pakistan, launched a digital IMNCI platform. This combines an e-learning app and a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) for in-service health workers. The app offers multimedia modules on key illnesses for children under 5, including COVID-19 management. The CDSS, rooted in IMNCI and CDC guidelines, aids providers in efficient patient care. An integrated dashboard offers real-time analytics for healthcare decision-making.

DTDA spearheaded the mobile app development, emphasizing a human-centric, user-friendly design. Collaborating closely with healthcare professionals, DTDA ensured the training content was both relevant and actionable. In light of the pandemic, the platform was an agile response to bridge healthcare information gaps.

Donors and Partners

This initiative was funded by UNICEF, with PHC Global as the primary technology developer and solution provider.

Project Outcomes and Impact

It has has played a pivotal role in reaffirming the significance of continuous professional development for healthcare providers. The platform’s success underscores the fact that empowering healthcare professionals through consistent training and upskilling is integral to building a robust, responsive, and resilient healthcare system.