The exchange and use of health information can help healthcare professionals and
policymakers make informed decisions on ways of improving patient and population health …

Background: Routine health information systems (RHISs) are crucial to informing decision-
making at all levels of the health system. However, the use of RHIS data in low-and middle …

The utility and effectiveness of routine health information systems (RHIS) in improving health
system performance in developing countries has been questioned. This paper argues that …

Background. Since reliable health information is essential for the planning and management
of health services, we investigated the functioning of the District Health Information System …

Abstract Background Health Management Information System (HMIS) is a set of data
regularly collected at health care facilities to meet the needs of statistics on health services …

Abstract Information garnered from health information systems (HIS) is essential for
monitoring health, and for evaluating and improving the delivery of health-care services and …

Background Using reliable information from routine health information systems over time is
an important aid to improving health outcomes, tackling disparities, enhancing efficiency …

Health management information system (HMIS) data are important for guiding the attainment
of health targets in low-and middle-income countries. However, the quality of HMIS data is …

Research findings have reported lack of reliable health data and poor management for
district health information systems in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). This paper …

Background Sound policy, resource allocation and day-to-day management decisions in the
health sector require timely information from routine health information systems (RHIS). In …