Other important points and additional resources Session 18 – Other important points and additional resources Lin Sein - MOHS

Defining the vocabulary GIS: Esri online GIS dictionary: http://support.esri.com/other-resources/gis-dictionary GIS: wiki.GIS.com: http://wiki.gis.com/wiki/index.php/GIS_Glossary Also important to have a dictionary covering the concerned thematic area (Malaria, MNH,…)

Definition for some terms we used these past days Map: A drawing of the Earth's surface, or part of that surface, showing the shape and position of different countries, political borders, natural features such as rivers and mountains, and artificial features such as roads and buildings Physical Geography: The study of the natural features of the Earth, such as mountains and rivers Geospatial/Spatial data: information about the locations and shapes of geographic features and the relationships between them, usually stored as coordinates and topology Geographic data: Information describing the location and attributes of things, including their shapes and representation. Geographic data is the composite of spatial data and attribute data. Geographic Information: Spatial and/or geographic data organized and presented to create some value and to answer questions Geographic Information System (GIS): An integrated collection of computer software and data used to view and manage information about geographic places, analyze spatial relationships, and model spatial processes

Thematic mapping is part of the HIS geo-enabling framework Used across levels Region/States contributing to its correctness and regular update Maintained at the central level and used by the whole health sector Developed in collaboration with all stakeholders and maintained at the central level Maintained across levels Central level

The vision behind the geo-enablement of the HIS Passing from this… …to this Each information system is using a different geography and not being able benefiting from the power of geospatial data and technologies All the information systems use the same geography which does not only reduce duplication of efforts but also allow using geography as a common neutral integrating platform across programs

HIS geo-enabling implemented in Myanmar National health Plan 2017-2021 Vision and needs Data model and data specifications Pilot project Guidelines and master lists Training & Equipment

Additional Resources Lin Sein - MOHS

QGIS Website The QGIS website provides learning resources for their users. A Gentle Introduction to GIS (https://docs.qgis.org/2.14/en/docs/gentle_gis_introduction/) QGIS User Guide (PDF and online: https://docs.qgis.org/2.18/en/docs/user_manual/index.html) QGIS Training Manual (PDF and online: https://docs.qgis.org/2.18/en/docs/training_manual/index.html)

Other QGIS Reference Materials An Introduction to QGIS from North River Geographic Systems MIMU user guide in Myanmar language

Other QGIS Reference Materials Aside from their own materials, QGIS also lists other FREE training material: https://www.qgis.org/en/site/forusers/trainingmaterial/index.html NOTE: If you have free QGIS training material/s, you can have it listed in the QGIS website. QGIS Tutorials and Tips website: http://www.qgistutorials.com/en/ QGIS Video Tutorials: http://qgis-tutorials.mangomap.com/ YouTube has a lot of video tutorials for different QGIS topics: www.youtube.com

Online course https://fossgeo.org/ Offers certification for $50

DoPH cEPI Dr. Tin Tun Win Medical Officer Ph: @gmail.com Dr. Kaung Myat Twin

DOPH GIS team Aye Aye Sein Deputy Director General ayeayesein63@gmail.com Mg Mg Htay Zaw Data coordinator mmhzaw@gmail.com Lin Sein GIS operator Ph: 09 420733969 linsein1979@gmail.com Nan Thida Phyo Ph: 09420733981 067 431071 nan.nanthida@gmail.com DOPH GIS team

Health GeoLab Collaborative UNICEF/WHO Lei Lei Mon WHO, Data executive assistant lelemon@gmail.com Rocco Panciera UNICEF, GAVI project coordinator rpanciera@unicef.org Health GeoLab Collaborative Izay Pantanilla izay.pantanilla@healthgeolab.net Steeve Ebener Head of the Management Office steeve.ebener@healthgeolab.net

Thank you for your attention We hope these past five days have been useful Remember to practice regularly and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions !