2017 ICT4D Conference

In emergencies or low-resource setting, there are significant challenges to deploying ICT solutions: connectivity to the internet is poor, digital devices are difficult to keep charged, and general ICT infrastructure is unable to support a new solution either technically or in terms of human resources. To address this barrier, VecnaCares developed Clinipak, a solar powered portable server, Wi-Fi hub and power management system. CliniPAK instantly deploys an ICT infrastructure. CliniPAK supports any installed software and syncs wi-fi enabled data collection devices on a local access network using an internal wi-fi connection, enabling real-time data collection, management, and analysis using the software of your choice. Data collected on each device is available on all devices in real-time and syncs to a cloud-based master index for integration. Participants will see a portable server set-up in real time and deployed with DHIS2 software. Participants will be able to access the DHIS2 instance using distributed tablets or on their own Wi-Fi enabled device.

The session will also cover associated resources needed, considerations to be addressed when choosing a technology for data management, and plans for future use and integration to improve data-driven decisions.