Alpha Nnsaghurwe, Chris Wright, Vikas Dwivedi, Nosa Orobaton, Michael Stelmach, Moses Busiga Well-performing health information systems (HIS) are a crucial catalyst for improving health outcomes and health system performance. Countries and development partners have made progress in strengthening data collection and deploying technologies to move data up the health system for monitoring and evaluating […]
Strengthening RHIS through cross-network collaboration at MA4Health/Bangladesh
To support RHIS (Routine Health Information Systems) strengthening in Asia, the Asia eHealth Information Network (AeHIN) in collaboration with the MEASURE Evaluation conducted a side-meeting dedicated for the RHIS Focus Group during the Bangladesh MA4Health Conference on April 26, 2016.
Preparing Health Information Professionals for Health Information Systems Challenges
Strengthening the capacity of health information professionals is crucial for enhancing the performance of health information systems. Manish Kumar (MEASURE Evaluation) and Kate Jackson (AHIMA) share global efforts on RHIS capacity building.
Collaboration Promotes HIS Interoperability Innovation in West Africa
USAID Senior Advisor Lungi Okoko shares highlights from the recent co-creation workshop on strengthening interoperability and development of health information systems in West Africa
Empowering Stakeholders to Use Data for Decisionmaking
By guest authors Barb Knittel (JSI) and Ariella Bock (JSI) Quality data is fundamental for health systems and programs to reach (or maintain) their intended targets. All too often, however, data ends up in bulky technical reports that few people actually read or use. Barriers to use often revolve around a lack of understanding among […]
Improving HIV/AIDS services through routine information—the kickoff webinar
Availability and use of quality routine health information is critical to improving how we plan for and delivery health services. Testing, care, and treatment for HIV/AIDS is no different, and there is increased awareness that HIV services need to be better linked and integrated with other health services. To dive into this important issue, RHINO […]
Measuring the SDGs: an Opportunity to Invest in RHIS
This past week at the United Nations General Assembly, the world moved forward with adopting a new set of Global Goals: the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs follow on some of the same themes as the Millennium Development Goals, and aim higher and broader. A major discussion happening across global development experts is on how […]
RHINO Forum: How can RHIS improve the delivery of HIV/AIDS services
RHINO hosts the next online forum on October 13-21st, 2015: How can RHIS improve the delivery of HIV/AIDS services.
Why this topic is important? Comprehensive HIV/AIDS care requires the progression of clients across a series services that can include prevention, […]
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 […]
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 […]
