UDSM DHIS2 Lab

Early this December, UDSM DHIS2 Lab as the MOH technical arm in digital solutions had a great moment to participate and present aspects in digital innovation, health data, and system user management in the annual HMIS meeting in Tanzania. HMIS annual meeting is a platform that brings together HMIS focal persons across all districts and regions together with coordinators from MOH and Local government to share their experiences and insights on health data management particularly the best practices that have been proven effective in their respective districts and discusses the common challenges and potential contextual solutions tailored to specific regional and district needs. In this year's meeting, data quality challenges were discussed, with strategies to overcome them. The platform provided opportunity for HMIS focal persons to share their feedback on updated HMIS data collection tools based on their experiences and suggested the improvements for effective optimization of data collection processes. Wizara ya Afya Tanzania

This weekend, we laced up our sneakers and joined the Annual UDSM Marathon 🏅 to support a truly meaningful cause – raising funds for financially challenged students. 💙 It was an inspiring day filled with energy, teamwork, and purpose, all for the betterment of our university community. From the cheers to the sweat (and maybe a few sore muscles 😅), every step was worth it! A huge shoutout to the organizers, participants, and supporters who made this event a success. Together, we’re proving that education is a right, not a privilege. 🙌 #dhis2 #dhis2lab #udsmdhis2lab #udsmmarathon #udsmmarathon2024

UDSM DHIS2 Lab is committed to advancing digital health to strengthen core health information systems, including the Laboratory Information System (LIS), essential for delivering timely, accurate diagnostic services across all health facilities. We have been working with MoH-ICT and the Diagnostic Services Division to expand the National LIS beyond the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) to also serve Zonal and Referral Hospitals. The in-country LIS developed by the UDSM DHIS2 lab offers unique advantages: It is customizable to serve multiple programs, easily integrated with other systems, and can quickly adapt to new requirements. Designed for seamless interoperability with existing EMRs, the National LIS will align with the operational demands of National and Zonal Hospitals Labs to ensure integrated lab support. To achieve this expansion, a crucial workshop was organized by the MoH from 18 to 22 December 2024 at SUA in Morogoro. It brought together key stakeholders from Zonal and Referral Hospitals, MoH-ICT, NPHL, UDSM DHIS2 lab, and PATH—Tanzania to review and enhance user requirements that will guide national LIS enhancements. The outcome of this workshop was crucial in shaping an adaptable LIS that strengthens our healthcare information ecosystem.

We're excited to have conducted a User Acceptance Testing Workshop in the Morogoro region recently, bringing together key stakeholders such as MKUTA, NTLP, and MoH (ICT) in the crucial part of the thorough evaluation of a new TB self-screening tool developed by UDSM DHIS2 Lab whose participation and insights was invaluable in this process. We're confident that this innovation will play a pivotal role in reducing TB cases nationwide by 2030 and bring hope for a healthier future. It will empower individuals to self-screen for TB using a simple USSD code, and a user-friendly web-based application will capture subsequent follow-up and diagnostic information, enabling comprehensive TB data analysis and timely reporting. Our goal is to ensure that our digital health solutions seamlessly integrate with existing systems, promoting efficiency and improving healthcare delivery nationwide. This effort reiterates our commitment to working closely with the Ministry of Health and TB stakeholders to implement the national digital health strategy creatively. MKUTA MKUTAHQ Wizara ya Afya Tanzania

Our thoughts are with the entire community impacted by the devastating building collapse in Kariakoo. We grieve with those who have lost loved ones in this tragic event and hope for a swift healing for those who have been injured. Tunaungana kwa dhati na familia na marafiki wote walioathiriwa na tukio la kusikitisha la kuanguka kwa jengo huko Kariakoo. Moyo wetu umejaa huzuni kwa wale waliopoteza maisha yao na tunawatakia kupona haraka wale wote waliojeruhiwa.  #Kariakoo #Tanzania #UnitedInGrief

A successful kick-off meeting in Zanzibar: PSI has recently engaged UDSM to carry out the Upgrading and Maintenance of Zanzibar's Malaria Surveillance System. As part of this project's kick-off, a one-day inception meeting took place in Zanzibar involving all key actors (UDSM DHIS2 Lab, MOHZ, the PHEOC team, eGAZ, ZAMEP, UNICEF, PMI, and PSI) to formalize the assignments, requirements, and inception reporting. The work scope includes upgrading ZMoH-eIDSR with the malaria surveillance system integration and building the capacity of ZAMEP, MoH-ICT, and other users to ensure sustainable use of the improved system. The goal is to enhance the capabilities of the Malaria Surveillance and Response system to track malaria cases and manage investigation and intervention processes effectively smoothly and comprehensively. The meeting marks a significant first step towards strengthening the malaria surveillance system in Zanzibar by leveraging the stakeholders' expertise and experience. The upgraded system has tremendous potential to help improve malaria control and elimination efforts in Zanzibar. PSI Tanzania UNICEF Tanzania

Recently, MoH and UDSM DHIS2 Lab, in partnership with WHO and other stakeholders, convened a meeting in Morogoro to discuss the improvements of the National Health Portal (https://lnkd.in/dsCFmqTu). This portal provides a comprehensive, accessible, and up-to-date source of health information for diverse stakeholders. This initiative seeks to foster informed decision-making and empower individuals to take charge of their health by increasing access to health data and raising public awareness.