Re: Collecting and pesenting HIV data electronically

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This issue has been discussed before at various levels. In fact the CRIS

initiative by UNAIDS was aimed at quite similar objectives. I am not aware what

happened to it susequently. Other senior and informed members of the forum could

enlighten us on this. At this moment, the UNAIDS website on CRIS

(http://www.unaids.org/en/HIV_data/CRIS/default.asp) also appears to be silent

on the issue. Or is this webpage under construction?

More than just a registry, I think we need a whole Knowledge Management System

on HIV/AIDS issues. A system for periodic collection and reporting of data would

be a part of it. Such a system could provide a listing/directory of various

resources available and could also provide information on the latest trends on

the epidemic. Thus, an MIS would be an essential part of the system.

Subsequently it could also be linked up with various other information systems.

Dr. Atul Ambekar, M.D.

Assistant Professor

National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre and Department of Psychiatry

All India Institute of Medical Sciences,

Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India - 110029

Phone (O): 91-11-26593236

Phone ®: 91-11-26105757

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Email: atul.ambekar@...

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