Infomed: an innovating, socializing project at the service of Cuban public health
Details of the organization
Name *
National Information Center for the Medical Sciences (Centro Nacional de Información de Ciencias Médicas de la República de Cuba-CNICM)
Country *
Cuba
Website (URL)
http://www.sld.cu/
Type *
Others
Information about the project
Project title *
Infomed: an innovating, socializing project at the service of Cuban public health
Title acronym
Infomed
Description *
A presentation is made of the experience gathered by the health telematic network Infomed, an innovating, socializing project at the service of professionals from the Cuban National Health System. Infomed is a portal following the latest trends and capable of building communities of practice and socializing knowledge, pioneering in the use of open systems and free software. The main information resources in the network relate to the specific features of the Cuban health system. The network is a social impact endeavor continually perfecting itself with the participation of multidisciplinary talents, and using technologies to improve healthcare in Cuba and worldwide.
Project website
http://www.sld.cu/
Geographical coverage *
National implementation:
Cuba
Status *
Ongoing
from 18/12/1992
to
18/12/2014
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
*
E-health
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
Project type *
Project
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