Health Information Systems: Analysis of country-level strategies, indicators, and resources


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Author(s): Silvestre, E., & Wood, F.

Year: 2019


Silvestre, E., & Wood, F. Health information systems: Analysis of country-level strategies, indicators, and resources. Chapel Hill, NC, USA: MEASURE Evaluation, University of North Carolina.
Health Information Systems: Analysis of country-level strategies, indicators, and resources Abstract:

This health information systems (HIS) country profile analysis summarizes the status of the HIS in 39 United States Agency for International Development (USAID) priority countries through 30 indicators. The results are presented for (1) all countries, (2) for United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) countries, and (3) for focus countries where USAID is working to achieve the goal of preventing child and maternal deaths. The individual country profiles can be accessed at https://www.measureevaluation.org/his-strengthening-resource-center/country-profiles.

The report presents:

  • The 30 indicators and their definitions
  • The status of the HIS in the three categories of USAID priority countries for these indicators

Filed under: Health Systems Strengthening , LMICs , Health information systems , HIS , HIS strengthening , HISSM