About SSHIA
Advancing Digital Health and Informatics for a Healthier South Sudan
Who We Are
The South Sudan Health Informatics Association (SSHIA) is an independent national organisation that is non-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian, and non-political. We bring together healthcare professionals, technologists, policymakers, and stakeholders to foster innovation, collaboration, and capacity building in digital health across South Sudan.
SSHIA works in partnership with communities, local and national authorities, regional and international partners, organisations, and UN agencies to advance digital health development, policy advocacy, and professional development in the field of informatics and digital health in South Sudan.
Our headquarters are located at the School of Public Health, University of Juba, P.O. Box 82, Juba, South Sudan. You can reach us at info@sshia.org or visit www.sshia.org.
Why SSHIA Was Established
South Sudan faces significant health system challenges, including limited access to quality healthcare, inadequate health infrastructure, and a shortage of trained health informatics professionals.
Digital health solutions offer transformative opportunities to overcome these barriers — enhancing service delivery, health information management, and data-driven decision-making. SSHIA was established to serve as a catalyst for this transformation, driving digital health development, policy advocacy, and professional growth within the country.
- Bridging the gap between technology and healthcare delivery
- Building a skilled health informatics workforce
- Driving evidence-based policy and standards
- Connecting South Sudan to global digital health networks
Our Objectives
Six strategic pillars that guide everything we do
Promote Digital Health Adoption
Promote the adoption and integration of digital health and informatics into South Sudan's healthcare system.
Foster Collaboration
Create a platform for meaningful collaboration among health professionals, technologists, and policymakers.
Capacity Building
Facilitate capacity building and training in health informatics and digital health technologies.
Policy Development
Influence policy development and establish standards for digital health practices across South Sudan.
Research & Innovation
Support research and innovation in digital health solutions suitable for the South Sudanese context.
Curriculum Advocacy
Advocate for the inclusion of digital health and informatics in university curricula to produce more specialists.
Our Core Values
The principles that define how we work and who we are
Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, ensuring transparency in all we do.
Transparency
We operate openly, sharing information freely with our members and stakeholders.
Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical standards in all our professional engagements.
Commitment
We are dedicated to our mission and the communities we serve.
Teamwork
We achieve more together, valuing every member's contribution.
Networking & Diversity
We celebrate diversity and build inclusive networks across disciplines and borders.
Professionalism
We maintain the highest professional standards in health informatics practice.
Social Justice & Equity
We advocate for equitable access to digital health solutions for all South Sudanese.
Be Part of the Digital Health Revolution
Join SSHIA and help shape the future of healthcare in South Sudan through innovation, collaboration, and professional excellence.