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Health information systems
Last updated on
18 June 2008
Evidence and information for health policy: a decade of change
This article discusses the need for evidence-based policy making to improve population health. (Medical Journal of Australia: 2003) More info >>
Developing health management information systems: a practical guide for developing countries
This manual provides practical guidance on how to develop a health management information system in a developing country context. (World Health Organisation: 2004) More info >>
The challenge of translating health information systems
This paper addresses the question of using health information systems software in different contexts, using a case study of a South African system and the subsequent transferal to Mozambique. (University of Oslo) More info >>
Maternal mortality in 2000: estimates developed by WHO, UNICEF & UNFPA
A report into the estimates and examination of maternal mortality. (World Health Organization) More info >>
Monitoring & evaluation of decentralisation reforms in developing country health sectors
This work presents a conceptual framework for identifying key areas for evaluation of decentralization programs and the pathways - and potential barriers - by which decentralization can affect health systems. (Partners for Health Reformplus: 2004) More info >>
Information systems for health sector monitoring in Papua New Guinea
This paper describes how a national health information system for Papua New Guinea was designed, tested and implemented, how the system was integrated with other management information systems, and how information has been used to support decision-making. (Department of Population and International Health, Harvard School of Public Health: 2002) More info >>
The impact of the IICD health projects
This brief explores whether ICT is used effectively to strengthen a conducive policy environment for the health sector, to improve the management of and access to information for health staff and to strengthen the deliver of health care services in the community. (IICD: March 2008) More info >>