Leading the Information Revolution in Kwale District


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Sohani S, Kamau M, Alidina S

Publisher:

Aga Khan Health Service

Series/Journal Title:

Best Practices in Community-Based Health Initiatives

Pages:

8

Description:

The Health Management Information System (HMIS) in Kwale District, Coast Province is Kenya’s first computerised district-level HMIS. A joint effort of the Ministry of Health and the Community Health Department of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, the system uses simple, user-friendly software developed by Data Dynamics Limited to collect and analyse data from local health facilities. Benefits to date include a significant increase in reporting by local health facilities, more timely information for planning and decision-making, and evidence that the reports have enhanced immunisation coverage. This publication…deals with key issues related to developing and implementing an HMIS. [author’s description]

Subject

Geographic Focus

Resource Type