Development of HMIS in poor countries: Uganda as a case study

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2005-04

Authors

Kintu, Peter
Nanyunja, Miriam
Nzabanita, Amos
Magoola, Ruth

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Uganda Martyrs University Press

Abstract

Planning, monitoring and evaluation of healthcare programmes provides a strong foundation for the realisation of quality health service delivery systems. This involves regular collection, analysis and interpretation of health information to guide proper decision-making and design of appropriate interventions. Therefore, establishment of a robust management information system in any health program is crucial for the efficient delivery of health services to the population. The main challenges are in-patient data collection and processing, regular availability of HMIS tools, data utilisation, and electronic data management

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Development of HMIS, Poor countries, Low developed countries, Developing countries

Citation

Kintu, P. et al., 2005. Development of HMIS in poor countries: Uganda as a case study. Health Policy and Development, 3(1), pp. 46-53.