Accurate Data for Decision Making Key to Strengthening Liberia’s Health System

On June 29th, 2015, Ebola re-emerged in Liberia. Since then, international news of the outbreak has largely disappeared, but for those on the ground, the hard work of recovery is an ongoing challenge. Despite new infections, Liberia is working toward rebuilding the health system and restoring confidence among communities to return to life as normal—all […]

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The Time is Now for Improving Routine Health Information Systems

The crucial role of routine health information systems in improving health service delivery cannot be overstated. As we look to new era of the sustainable development goals, having reliable, routine data will be critical to understanding where gaps in coverage, access, or equity exist and can be improved with the right investments. Across low and […]

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Use of Information Technology for Strengthening Community Health Information Systems

In the post-MDG era, reaching all populations is increasingly recognized as central to achieving sustainable development. Community-based health services will gain prominence as part of countries’ efforts to address health service issues such as equity, inclusiveness, and systematic and broad coverage. As part of these efforts, countries will have to put more attention to strengthening […]

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Stop parallel reporting by improving RHIS performance

The Routine Health Information System (RHIS) in Madagascar suffers from fragmentation. Various vertical health programs including the Malaria Control Program have set up parallel reporting systems because they consider the service delivery data of low quality. Also, service delivery data are reported and managed by a access based application called “GESIS”. This application has been […]

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