Management of resources and support systems:
Information systems
Country experiences
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Kenya: Electronic record-keeping saves lives
Africa's Working Series, 2007
A brief presentation on 18 rural clinics in western Kenya pioneering standardized, electronic record-keeping (You might have to disable your Pop-up blocker to access this presentation) -
Design and Implementation of a Health Management Information System in Malawi: Issues, Innovations and Results
C N Chaulagai, C M Moyo, J Koot, H Bm Moyo, TC Sambakunsi, F M Khunga and P D Naphini, 2005, Health Policy and Planning 20 (6): 375, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Analysis of strengths and weaknesses of existing information systems; sharing findings with all stakeholders; a minimum set of indicators; strategy formulated; use of information in planning, management and improvement of quality and coverage of services; personnel trained, quarterly feedback, supportive supervision and annual reviews; civil society monitoring; desire, dedication and commitment of leadership to have an effective and efficient health service management system
(10 pages, pdf 180kb)