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Limitations of District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS2) as a Decision Support Tool for Upazila Health Service Management in Bangladesh

Journal of Preventive and Social Medicine
Background: District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS2) is an open source, web-based, health management information system (HMIS) recognized as world's largest HMIS platform, customized for health information system of Bangladesh for decentralized ...
Md. Nazmul Hassan Refat, B. K. Riaz, Anm Shamsul Islam, T. Joarder, Mahmuda Khandaker, Md. Mainul Hassan   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Feasibility and safety of mass drug coadministration with azithromycin and ivermectin for the control of neglected tropical diseases: a single-arm intervention trial. [PDF]

, 2018
BACKGROUND: Mass drug administration has made a major contribution to the public health control of several important neglected tropical diseases. For settings with more than one endemic disease, combined mass drug administration has potential practical ...
Engelman, Daniel, Kaldor, John M, Kamoriki, Bakaai, Marks, Michael, Nasi, Titus, Romani, Lucia, Sokana, Oliver, Solomon, Anthony W, Steer, Andrew C, Wand, Handan, Whitfeld, Margot J   +10 more
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Data for tracking SDGs: challenges in capturing neonatal data from hospitals in Kenya

BMJ Global Health, 2020
Background Target 3.2 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to reduce neonatal mortality. In low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), the District Health Information Software, V.2 (DHIS2) is widely used to help improve ...
George Mbevi, Mike English, Chris Paton, Christiane Hagel   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Enhancing Decision Support for Vector-Borne Disease Control Programs—The Disease Data Management System [PDF]

, 2016
Data is at the core of any successful vector-borne disease control or elimination activity. At the early stages of control, monitoring data can help prioritize limited funding and resources to maximize impact.
Foster, Geraldine
core   +1 more source

Maternal and child health data quality in health care facilities at the Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana

BMC Health Services Research, 2022
Background The demand for quality maternal and child health (MCH) data is critical for tracking progress towards attainment of the Sustainable Development Goal 3.
Obed Uwumbornyi Lasim, Edward Wilson Ansah, Daniel Apaak   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Benchmarking health system performance across states in Nigeria: a systematic analysis of levels and trends in key maternal and child health interventions and outcomes, 2000–2013 [PDF]

, 2015
Results for key maternal and child health indicators from 2000 to 2013, state and national.
Alexandra Wollum, Emmanuela Gakidou, Laura Dwyer-Lindgren, Nancy Fullman, Roy Burstein   +4 more
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Quality and Utilisation of DHIS2 data for health decision making and advocacy in Kenya: A Qualitative Study

medRxiv
Reliable health information systems (HIS) are critical for effective decision-making in the delivery of Primary Health Care and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (PHC/RMNCAH+N) services. In Kenya, the District Health
P. Oware, Gregory Omondi, Celestine Adipo, Mohamed Adow, C. Wanyama, Dan Odallo, Nelly Bosire, Lawrence Okong’o, M. Maina, J. Aluvaala, P. Ngwatu, D. Githanga, D. Kinuthia, Irene Amadi, Grace Rukwaro, Linet Kerubo, Cynthia Amisi, Allan Govoga, Janette Karimi, Ali Kahtra, A. Mulwa, P. Amoth, A. Agweyu, Fred Were, Phoene Mesa   +24 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Evaluation of the malaria reporting system supported by the District Health Information System 2 in Solomon Islands

Malaria Journal, 2020
Background District Health Information Systems 2 (DHIS2) is used for supporting health information management in 67 countries, including Solomon Islands.
Kinley Wangdi, Haribondu Sarma, John Leaburi, Emma McBryde, Archie C. A. Clements   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Improvements in malaria surveillance through the electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (eIDSR) system in mainland Tanzania, 2013–2021

Malaria Journal, 2022
Background Tanzania has made remarkable progress in reducing malaria burden and aims to transition from malaria control to sub-national elimination. In 2013, electronic weekly and monthly reporting platforms using the District Health Information System 2
Joseph J. Joseph, Humphrey R. Mkali, Erik J. Reaves, Osia S. Mwaipape, Ally Mohamed, Samwel N. Lazaro, Sijenunu Aaron, Frank Chacky, Anna Mahendeka, Hermes S. Rulagirwa, Mwendwa Mwenesi, Elibariki Mwakapeje, Ally Y. Ally, Chonge Kitojo, Naomi Serbantez, Ssanyu Nyinondi, Shabbir M. Lalji, Ritha Wilillo, Abdul-wahid Al-mafazy, Bilali I. Kabula, Claud John, Donal Bisanzio, Erin Eckert, Richard Reithinger, Jeremiah M. Ngondi   +24 more
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Geographic information system for improving maternal and newborn health: recommendations for policy and programs [PDF]

, 2017
This correspondence argues and offers recommendations for how Geographic Information System (GIS) applied to maternal and newborn health data could potentially be used as part of the broader efforts for ending preventable maternal and newborn mortality ...
Alford, Sylvia, Avila, Juan EH, Cunningham, Marc, Dwivedi, Vikas, Makanga, Prestige T, Matthews, Zoe, Molla, Yordanos B, Moran, Allisyn, Rawlins, Barbara, Ruktanonchai, Cori, Singh, Kavita, Thompson, Mira   +11 more
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