Health Information System
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This section aims to support strengthening the role of health information systems (HIS) in guiding policy change and improving the effectiveness of health programs for the purpose of achieving health equity. HIS, when adequately conceptualized and developed, can be used to assess the unequal distribution of health among social groups and illustrate the role of the socioeconomic political context in unfairly undermining the health status of disadvantaged groups. It can assist in identifying key social drivers for addressing priority health inequities in countries.
Health Information System Reports and Actions
### Strategy for optimizing national routine health information systems ### Operational framework for monitoring social determinants of health equity ### Social determinants of health: Progress of the World Report on Social Determinants of Health Equity ### Support tool to strengthen health information systems ### Addressing health inequalities in the European Union ### A Conceptual Framework for Action on the SDH
More Health Information Systems and Reports and Actions
Evidence synthesis for health policy and systems: a methods guide
Validation of Indicators for Health
Approach for reviewing national health programs
Implementing Rio: Monitoring Action on SDH
Summary Measures of Socioeconomic Inequalities in Health
A European policy framework supporting action for health
Framework and Standards for Country HIS
Systems Thinking for Health Systems Strengthening
Monitoring and evaluation of health systems strengthening
Design and implementation of HIS
Equity and social determinants of health
Regional Policies, Reports and Actions
### Comprehensive assessment of Jordan’s health information system 2016 ### Comprehensive assessment of Iraq’s health information system 2019 ### Monitoring health and health system performance in the Eastern Mediterranean Region ### Build Back Fairer ### Health Inequalities in Jordan ### Health and well-being profile ### Package of Indicators and Measures to Monitor Health Inequities and Guide Policies ### Package of Indicators and Measures to Monitor Sexual and Reproductive Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity
Health Information System Regional Initiative
This section sheds some light on innovative regional initiatives that support research, practices, and policies with the aim to support the health information system in the region
Equity and Social Determinants of Health in Health Information Systems
Sharing Knowledge and Discussions
In support of knowledge sharing, this section offers a professional space for our members to share their scientific contributions (published papers, working papers, presentations, and blogs) that relate to health information system. After a scientific review by our editorial members, the shared contribution will be announced and posted on the platform.\ To share your contribution or any evidence or knowledge on the identified issues, send an email.
Published Papers
This section cites some of the most recent relevant published papers that address health information systems.
International
- Developing a National Set of Health Equity Indicators Using Consensus Building Process, Wilf-Miron R. Et al. 2021.
- Advancing tools to promote health equity across European Union regions: the EURO-HEALTHY project, Santana P. Et al. 2020.
- Establishing Calendar for Health Observatories Studies: Islamic Republic of Iran’s Experience, Mirzaei H and Damari B. Et al. 2020.
- Assessing the relevance of indicators in tracking social determinants and progress toward equitable population health in Brazil, Rasella D. Et al. 2016.
- Data Resource Profile: WHO Health Equity Monitor (HEM), Hosseinpoor A. Et al. 2016.
- Electronic Medical Records in low to middle-income countries: The case of Khayelitsha Hospital, South Africa, Ohuabunwa E. Et al. 2016.
- Measuring health inequities in low and middle-income countries for the development of observatories in inequities and social determinants of health, Guerra G, Borde E and Salgado de Snyder N. 2016.
- A comparison of individual and area-based socio-economic data for monitoring social inequalities in health, Pampalon R, Hamel D and Gamache P. 2009.
- The Measurement of SES in Health Research: Current Practice and Steps toward a New Approach, Oakes M and Rossi P. Et al. 2003.
Arab Region
Presentations
Integrating Social Determinants of Health Data into Population Health Analytics: A Proposed Framework and Suggested Road Map. Jonathan Weiner, 2020.
Events and Announcements
[### COVID-19: Artificial Intelligence towards the Digital Transformation of the Health Sector
Webinar](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NPKiKWDkaI) [### Sustainable development, pandemic recovery and realizing the right to health
Webinar](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAYIxnaOIwI) ### Standards paving the way to address Social Determinants of Health.
Resources for Researchers
Important Links and Tools
- Analyzing Health Equity Using Household Survey Data: A Guide to Techniques and Their Implementation
- Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA) Workbook
- Innov8 approach for reviewing national health programmes to leave no one behind: technical handbook
- National Health Inequality Monitoring: A Step-By-Step Manual
- Rapid reviews to strengthen health policy and systems: a practical guide
- The Global Health Observatory: Explore a world of health data
- Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research – Evidence synthesis
- BC Centre for Disease Control
- WHO Global Health Observatory