Subdomains | Proposed strengthening measures |
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Data needs | Develop a regional data dictionary aligning with international standards Standardise data on mortality to be collected by all HFs Introduce the use of the international certificate of cause of death by all facilities to collect data on causes of death Train health professionals on the use of the international certificate of cause of death Introduce coding of cause of death (DHIS 2 start-up mortality list) into DHIS 2, and train staff on the coding of cause of death Introduce the use of verbal autopsy (VA) to investigate community deaths of unknown causes Train targeted HF and community staff to conduct VA Put in place review committees to analyse the cases of deaths of unknown causes Sign contracts with community workers and compensate them accordingly Enforce the sensitisation of stakeholders on the surveillance of epidemic prone diseases Equip the national laboratory to confirm the diagnosis of detected cases at the regional level |
Data standards | Widely disseminate community-based information guideline to all HFs and community agents Intensify efforts to harmonise indicators between partners Integrate all national classifications and data collection forms into DHIS 2 Ensure participation of all stakeholders (end users inclusive) in the evaluation and update of the HF and community HIS Enforce regular monthly meetings between stakeholders to discuss ways to render routine data more relevant |