Integrated Health Information Platform in India | Dr. Pavana Murthy, WHO | Science and Technology |

In this presentation, Dr. Pavana Murthy, NPO, IHIP, WHO stressed into enhancing Special Surveillance System (S3), and gave a detail in-depth of the Integrated Health Information Platform. He also highlighted the need for event-specific data. Dr Pavana Murthy has rightly pointed out the need for Intersectoral coordination which is essential for managing large-scale outbreaks. The Intersectoral coordination and approaches need to be integrated into a new model of governance for health and well-being that is built around a stronger focus on partnerships, through a whole-of-society approach, and increased governance coherence, both horizontally across sectors and vertically through all levels of governance. He further pointed out that health systems preparedness is key to timely emergency response. We can reduce our nation's risk by preparing our health facilities and communities to treat the sick and protect the well. In the end, healthcare preparedness is about saving lives and reducing the long-term health consequences of disasters.