Analysis and use of health facility data

Strong health information systems are a prerequisite to monitor progress towards the health-related SDGs and Triple Billion targets. WHO provides a toolkit for routine health facility information systems (RHIS) to support countries in HIS strengthening through integrated modules, analysis guides and software packages.

 

Overview

This toolkit is a set of resources to optimize the analysis and use of data collected through routine health facility information systems, also known as health management information systems (HMIS).

The comprehensive toolkit includes a series of integrated modules shown below. Modules can be used individually or together, according to country needs.

Each module contains a facility analysis guide with a core set of indicators and dashboards, an accompanying exercise book, and machine-readable configuration packages. Facility analysis guides can be adapted for use with different software packages. DHIS2 configuration packages are included.

The toolkit remains under development; all downloadable guides, exercise books, and configuration packages are working versions. For questions or comments, please contact us.

Background

This effort is led by WHO and its Collaborating Centre on Innovation and Implementation Research for Health Information System Strengthening at the University of Oslo, with support from Health Data Collaborative partners, including UNICEF, Global Fund, GAVI and PEPFAR.

Standards for measurement and analysis

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This module provides an overview of the analysis curriculum, its objectives and structure and key principles that are relevant for all managers and analysts...

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Routine health facility data are collected at clinics, hospitals and other health service points (public; private-for-profit; private-non-profit; etc.)...

Integrated health services analysis

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This module provides guidance on the analysis and use of routine data collected at the facility level that are relevant for all national and subnational...

Programme-specific analysis

Under development

Early warning

Noncommunicable diseases

Neglected tropical diseases

Nutrition