8.8 ICT in Education - e-Learning Government will utilize ICT in education - to extend e-Learning applications and tools to schools in a more efficient and effective way. Applications will include the ongoing education and upskilling of teachers as well as the education of students. Introducing ICT in the school curriculum is encouraged to allow more students and teachers to understand current ICT developments through academic studies. Students will also benefit from access to the enormous range of on-line courses and remote study opportunities. Activities will include: Developing e-learning applications Developing the skills of the teachers Introducing more comprehensive ICT instruction throughout the school curricula ranging from basic skills to advanced ICT courses 8.9 E-Health Care Services Government will promote online medical services. 8.9.1 Joint Medical Records Database A common medical records database will facilitate on-line exchange of data, such as patient histories, lab test results and x-rays between clinics, including those on outer islands, and central hospitals and clinics, including those on outer islands. This will bring better reporting and more accurate information, and support for health clinic nurses. 8.9.2 Remote Consultancy and Support The e-Health system will include diagnostic support for health clinics, which may reduce the need for patients to travel to a major centre for specialised diagnoses. There is also the possibility for Kiribati doctors to access the diagnostic skills of top quality specialist consultants in other countries. 8.9.3 Stock Inventory, Medical Supplies, and Vaccines The system will also provide better inventory management and distribution of medical supplies, including vaccines, maintaining the availability of non-expired essential supplies and minimising waste. 8.10 E-Policing Services In conjunction with the Police and through the e-Government project, the Ministry will support exchanging of information utilizing ICT for efficiency of recording purposes and extending crime prevention and other civil services to the outer islands. E-policing applications utilising a centralised database will be developed. Kiribati National ICT Policy 2019 22