Development of HMIS in poor countries: Uganda as a case study
Date
2005-04
Authors
Kintu, Peter
Nanyunja, Miriam
Nzabanita, Amos
Magoola, Ruth
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
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Publisher
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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Keywords
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.